University of Nebraska at Kearney
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Nebraska at Kearney?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Nebraska at Kearney, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Nebraska Kearney accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 7,245 people applied and 6,222 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Nebraska at Kearney:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at University of Nebraska at Kearney, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Nebraska at Kearney by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Nebraska Kearney considers:
Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Nebraska at Kearney as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.56. 18% of freshmen who attended Nebraska Kearney were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 45% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Nebraska Kearney is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Nebraska at Kearney. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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