University of Nebraska at Kearney Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Kearney, NE · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 495–575 reading and writing, 410–550 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
  • Average net price: $16,249 a year (2022–23)
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University of Nebraska at Kearney GPA requirements

University of Nebraska at Kearney doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Nebraska at Kearney hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Nebraska at Kearney acceptance rate

University of Nebraska at Kearney admitted 4,728 of 5,283 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public 4-year university in Kearney, Nebraska, with 4,213 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Nebraska at Kearney in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing495520575
SAT Math410510550
ACT Composite192226
ACT English182225
ACT Math172225
2% submitted SAT scores and 82% submitted ACT scores, as University of Nebraska at Kearney reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1118 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Nebraska at Kearney looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Required
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Nebraska at Kearney's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Nebraska at Kearney awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,249 a year at University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Nebraska at Kearney?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Nebraska at Kearney admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Nebraska at Kearney students have?

The middle 50% of University of Nebraska at Kearney's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 495–575 in reading and writing and 410–550 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does the University of Nebraska at Kearney require the SAT or ACT?

No. University of Nebraska at Kearney is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 2% sent SAT scores and 82% sent ACT scores.

What is the University of Nebraska at Kearney's acceptance rate?

University of Nebraska at Kearney's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,728 of 5,283 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How selective is the University of Nebraska at Kearney?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Nebraska at Kearney admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into the University of Nebraska at Kearney?

It's one factor among several: University of Nebraska at Kearney requires high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Nebraska at Kearney?

University of Nebraska at Kearney doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does it matter at the University of Nebraska at Kearney if a parent went there?

No. University of Nebraska at Kearney doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at the University of Nebraska at Kearney after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,249 a year at University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Nebraska at Kearney?

Yes. University of Nebraska at Kearney awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check the University of Nebraska at Kearney's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Nebraska at KearneyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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