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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
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 6,650
  • College Alias: UNK, Nebraska - Kearney
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University of Nebraska at Kearney - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
  • ROTC
    • Army
    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.
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Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,2931,6022,895
Number Granted Admission (%)957 (74%)1,258 (79%)2,215 (77%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)431 (45%)552 (44%)983 (44%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam81%
ACT ® Exam91593%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading400660
SAT ® Math370700
SAT ® Writing380670
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English1925
ACT ® Math1825
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving72%32%26%67%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,353$3,766$1,136$3,292
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.1%2.9%1.5%
Number in Default504229
Number in Repayment1,1981,4081,922
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,634$5,310$5,098
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,634$5,310$5,098
Out of State Tuition and Fees$10,442$9,892$9,454
Books and Supplies$952$860$836
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,026$6,676$6,144
Other Expenses$3,358$3,258$3,080
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,026$6,676$6,144
Other Expenses$3,358$3,258$3,080
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,358$3,258$3,080
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$16,970$16,104$15,158
In-State$16,970$16,104$15,158
Out of State$21,778$20,686$19,514
Off Campus
In-District$16,970$16,104$15,158
In-State$16,970$16,104$15,158
Out of State$21,778$20,686$19,514
Off Campus with Family
In-District$9,944$9,428$9,014
In-State$9,944$9,428$9,014
Out of State$14,752$14,010$13,370
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Business and Management12-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology3246
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration13919
Operations Management and Supervision98-
 
Communications and Journalism
Journalism, Other26-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer9-
 
Education
Business Teacher Education7-
Counseling and Guidance Services-27
Curriculum and Instruction-46
Education Administration-38
Elementary Education8727
Physical Education138
Science Teacher Education--
Special Education Teaching713
Teacher and Professional Development, Other-37
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature1413
Speech25-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Consumer Economics, Other34-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature1-
German Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature121
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions, Other15-
Communication Disorders1511
 
History
History204
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies8-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics13-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy4-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry9-
Physics6-
 
Psychology
Psychology35-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work29-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks and Recreation61-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management19-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice36-
 
Social Sciences
Economics4-
Geography5-
International Relations and Affairs4-
Political Science13-
Sociology2-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama2-
Music153
Art Studies21-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,650
    • Undergraduate: 5,031 Graduate: 1,619
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,896 Female: 3,754
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,404 Female: 2,627
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 492 Female: 1,127
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,780 Part-Time: 1,870
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,522 Part-Time: 509
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 258 Part-Time: 1,361
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien5298%
American Indian230.3%
Black821%
Asian560.8%
Hispanic2804%
White5,29680%
Unknown3846%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18590.9%
Ages 18-191,74526%
Ages 20-211,64525%
Ages 22-241,28019%
Ages 25-2974911%
Ages 30-343635%
Ages 35-392394%
Ages 40-493736%
Ages 50-651943%
Age Over 6530.05%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees858705153
Faculty Status413312101
Tenured Faculty178178-
Graduate Assistants90-90
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service406305101
Primarily Instruction406305101
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial46415
Other Professionals16614026
Technical and/or Paraprofessional24021921
Clerical And Secretarial11810315
Skilled Crafts2727-
Service and/or Maintenance78735
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,606 (295)$66,043 (157)$56,558 (138)
Professor$78,561 (92)$79,595 (68)$75,632 (24)
Associate Professor$64,279 (79)$65,813 (35)$63,059 (44)
Assistant Professor$53,349 (66)$52,507 (37)$54,422 (29)
Instructor$53,204 (1)- (-)$53,204 (1)
Lecturer$40,243 (57)$41,771 (17)$39,593 (40)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,985 (10)$66,829 (4)$60,423 (6)
Associate Professor$65,410 (7)$66,829 (4)$63,519 (3)
Assistant Professor$64,211 (2)- (-)$64,211 (2)
Lecturer$43,560 (1)- (-)$43,560 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,276 (305)$65,761 (161)$56,261 (144)
Professor$78,561 (92)$79,595 (68)$75,632 (24)
Associate Professor$63,403 (86)$64,671 (39)$62,351 (47)
Assistant Professor$53,325 (68)$52,507 (37)$54,301 (31)
Instructor$53,204 (1)- (-)$53,204 (1)
Lecturer$40,163 (58)$41,771 (17)$39,497 (41)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$782,046$469,398$312,648
Ratio (%)100%60%40%
 
Participants
All Athletes450300150
Unduplicated Athletes448300148
Baseball4646-
Basketball321913
All Track Combined1096049
Football117117-
Golf23176
Soccer25-25
Softball17-17
Swimming and Diving12-12
Tennis21138
Volleyball20-20
Wrestling2828-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$31,804$32,199
Assistant Coaches-$19,449$18,006
 
Coaches
All Coaches321814
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
All Track Combined422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football77-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches66-
Golf312
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students59%
 
By Gender
Male56%
Female61%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien69%
American Indian-
Black10%
Asian60%
Hispanic58%
White60%
Unknown51%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less23%
5 Years52%
6 Years59%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related-8
Liquor Related185
On Campus
Drug Related512
Liquor Related4936
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape41
Burglary511
On Campus
Forcible Rape41
Burglary1514
Vehicle Theft2-
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