University of Nebraska Kearney: Rankings, Fees, Courses & Admissions

According to Times Higher Education (THE), the University of Nebraska at Kearney ranks 601-800th in the US College Rankings 2019. According to U.S. News & World Report, UNK ranks #29 in Regional Universities Midwest and #8 in Top Public Schools.

Undergraduate applicants seeking admission to the University of Nebraska at Kearney will go through the following admission procedures-

• Apply for admission online with a $45.00 non-refundable application fee.
• On the admissions application, UNK permits applicants to self-report their ACT and/or SAT scores. 
• Nebraska residents will be able to self-report their high school grades and coursework at the time of application.  An unofficial transcript from their junior year (sixth semester) of high school is required from out-of-state applicants. 

Graduate applicants seeking admission to the University of Nebraska at Kearney will go through the following admission procedures-

• Depending on the requirements for admission that an applicant can meet, UNK may accept them conditionally or unconditionally to pursue a graduate degree.
• The graduate catalogue's admissions section contains the requirements for UNK's graduate program. 
• Additionally, students must fulfill the entrance requirements and submit the required application materials for the particular degree program they desire to enroll in. 
• They can find the program under the respective department in the graduate catalogue to discover the entry requirements.

The table below lists the application deadlines for undergraduate and graduate admissions.

Documents Required for University of Nebraska at Kearney

The following documents are required for applying to the degree courses at the University of Nebraska at Kearney-

• Completed online application and a non-refundable application fee of $45
• Official transcripts of all institutions previously attended
• Standardized test scores
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Photocopy of passport
• Bank statement and financial affidavit
• Departmental requirements

Exam Requirements for the University of Nebraska at Kearney

Applicants must meet the following test score requirements for successful admission at the University of Nebraska at Kearney-

• Students must have a 2.0 high school GPA or above and be in good standing at their former institution(s) to enroll at UNK. 
• Undergraduate applicants must score 20 or better on the ACT or 1040 or better on the SAT
• Depending on the standards of the department, GMAT or GRE scores may be required for entrance to graduate programs. 
• International students must provide one of the following exam results as evidence of their proficiency in English:

The University of Nebraska at Kearney's campus is home to more than 48 structures, including labs, academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities. A common theme in student evaluations of the University of Nebraska is the presence of more than 170 active student organizations on campus that improve students' social lives. The university competes in volleyball, baseball, women's soccer, men's and women's golf, men's and women's tennis, and other sports as an NCAA Division II member. The university is conveniently situated close to places to shop, live entertainment, accommodation, restaurants, etc. Additionally, the campus has a location at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.

The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers six different living arrangements: CTE/CTW, Mantor/Randall Hall, URN/URS, Men's Hall, Antelope and Nester Halls, and Village Flats Apartments. The classrooms, library, student unions, healthcare center, and sports center are all close to the housing complexes.

The table below provides the per semester room rates for 2023–24:

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is regarded as Nebraska's least expensive university. The university has lower tuition than several other colleges and universities, including Concordia University, Hastings College, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Undergraduate tuition for international students is 455 USD per credit hour. Non-resident graduate students must pay 569 USD per credit hour in tuition.

The table below shows the out-of-state resident tuition costs for 2023–2024:

Scholarships are one type of financial aid that the University of Nebraska - Kearney provides to new and ongoing international students. At the time of admission, the International Loper Scholarship is automatically applied to all international students. To be eligible for additional scholarships to study in the US, students must apply. The table below lists the eligibility requirements and award amounts for numerous scholarships for international students.