About
About University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public university in Kearney, NE, known for its masters level university, high acceptance rate, and education and nursing focus. With an acceptance rate of 86%, UNK is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 863 students each year. UNK is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 915–1125, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UNK offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,508 per year; the sticker price of $31,634 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
Admissions
University of Nebraska at Kearney acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What University of Nebraska at Kearney actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$32k/yr | $13.1k |
| 30k-48k | ~$32k/yr | $13.3k |
| 48k-75k | ~$32k/yr | $14.5k |
| 75k-110k | ~$32k/yr | $16.7k |
| 110k+ | ~$32k/yr | $20.7k |
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