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Overview of University of Nebraska at Kearney

Mission Statement

The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public, residential university that is committed to be one of the nation's premier undergraduate institutions with excellent graduate education, scholarship, and public service. The University of Nebraska at Kearney will achieve national distinction for a high quality, multidimensional learning environment, engagement with community and public interests, and preparation of students to lead responsible and productive lives in a democratic, multicultural society.
Key to such improvement will be: clear focus on mission imperatives, fidelity to historic core values, and continuous and rigorous self-appraisal or assessment of outcomes.

Quick Facts

6,753 students

86% admitted

$5,092 tuition/year

  • 4,843 full time
  • 1,910 part time
  • 2,194 men full time
  • 2,649 women full time
  • 2,615 applied
  • 2,258 admitted
  • 1,074 enrolled
  • $10,448 out of state
  • $1,228 fees
  • $7,816 room & board
  • $988 books

At a Glance

Institution Type: Public
Campus Setting: Town, remote from an urban area
Highest Degree Offered: Master's
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Semester
6,753 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Derek from Axtell, NE
  • 0
  • “The University of Nebraska at Kearney is simply, an amazing place to continue education. The professors here are fantastic and help their students be the best that they can…”

  • Nov-15-2012 » Read More
  • Cansu from Kearney, NE
  • 0
  • “UNK is a diversity place for every students. Great place to make life long friends and career. UNK is one of the most safety campus' in NE …”

  • May-11-2013 » Read More
  • Brittany from Kearney, NE
  • 0
  • “UNK has a diverse student population. It is a fun school that will give you a great education. There are many different ways to get involved on campus.…”

  • Jan-14-2012 » Read More
  • Elizabeth from Omaha, NE
  • 0
  • “unk is a great school! the professors are friendly, but challenge their students. there are also a lot of social activities on and off campus. …”

  • Feb-11-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 5
  • Erin from Omaha, NE
  • Oct-14-2010 I am a current student here

    The atmosphere here is amazing, everywhere I go I receive a smile. The school is big enough to always be meeting new people and small enough to see a familiar face or two on the way to the cafeteria. In the dorms, a person could always find a new friend. Everyone keeps their door open when they are just hanging out in their room and people like to wander the halls and just to find open doors and make a new friend.

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