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University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK)
- 905 W 25th St
- Kearney, NE 68849
- OPEID College Code: 00255100
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- General Phone: (308) 865-8441
- Chancellor: Doug Kristensen
- Website: www.unk.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 6,478
- College Alias: UNK, Nebraska - Kearney
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UNK Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,222 | 1,424 | 2,646 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 978 (80%) | 1,114 (78%) | 2,092 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 480 (49%) | 516 (46%) | 996 (48%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 8 | 1% |
| ACT ® Exam | 894 | 90% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 33% | 13% | 65% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,584 | $3,143 | $1,338 | $2,816 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Number in Default | 29 | 43 | 28 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,922 | 1,511 | 1,312 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,098 | $4,788 | $4,644 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,454 | $8,898 | $8,626 |
| Books and Supplies | $836 | $810 | $774 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,144 | $5,824 | $5,456 |
| Other Expenses | $3,058 | $2,980 | $2,818 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,144 | $5,824 | $5,456 |
| Other Expenses | $3,058 | $2,980 | $2,818 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,058 | $2,980 | $2,818 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,136 | $14,402 | $13,692 |
| Out of State | $19,492 | $18,512 | $17,674 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,136 | $14,402 | $13,692 |
| Out of State | $19,492 | $18,512 | $17,674 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,992 | $8,578 | $8,236 |
| Out of State | $13,348 | $12,688 | $12,218 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,478 Undergraduate: 5,183 Graduate: 1,295
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,884 Female: 3,594
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,460 Female: 2,723
- Graduate Gender Male: 424 Female: 871
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,854 Part-Time: 1,624
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,632 Part-Time: 551
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 222 Part-Time: 1,073
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 494 | 8% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.3% |
| Black | 66 | 1% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 3% |
| White | 5,297 | 82% |
| Unknown | 343 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 68 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,672 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,815 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,350 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 601 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 315 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 248 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 261 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 146 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.03% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 827 | 706 | 121 |
| Faculty Status | 390 | 316 | 74 |
| Tenured Faculty | 184 | 184 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 82 | - | 82 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 380 | 306 | 74 |
| Primarily Instruction | 380 | 306 | 74 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 42 | 36 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 165 | 140 | 25 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 240 | 224 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 122 | 109 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 32 | 32 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 80 | 78 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,657 (296) | $63,430 (163) | $52,808 (133) |
| Professor | $75,599 (89) | $76,102 (69) | $73,866 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $61,528 (82) | $63,763 (42) | $59,182 (40) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,711 (69) | $49,569 (37) | $52,032 (32) |
| Instructor | $49,610 (1) | - (-) | $49,610 (1) |
| Lecturer | $37,094 (55) | $38,395 (15) | $36,606 (40) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,055 (9) | $64,476 (4) | $58,318 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $63,211 (7) | $64,476 (4) | $61,526 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,607 (1) | - (-) | $71,607 (1) |
| Lecturer | $35,407 (1) | - (-) | $35,407 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,400 (305) | $63,174 (167) | $52,624 (138) |
| Professor | $75,599 (89) | $76,102 (69) | $73,866 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $60,757 (89) | $62,806 (46) | $58,565 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,824 (70) | $49,569 (37) | $52,231 (33) |
| Instructor | $49,610 (1) | - (-) | $49,610 (1) |
| Lecturer | $36,949 (56) | $38,395 (15) | $36,419 (41) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $702,842 | $432,759 | $270,083 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 463 | 336 | 127 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 463 | 336 | 127 |
| Baseball | 56 | 56 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 108 | 66 | 42 |
| Football | 122 | 122 | - |
| Golf | 31 | 22 | 9 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Wrestling | 43 | 43 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $32,900 | $34,270 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $21,935 | $17,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 50% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 61% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 25% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 59% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 12 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 36 | 46 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 8 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 14 | 21 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 11 | 13 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
