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The University of Nebraska at Kearney, also known informally as UNK, is the Kearney campus of the University of Nebraska system. It was originally established in 1905 as the Nebraska State Normal School. It gained university status on July 1, 1991. UNK’s campus comprises of more than 30 buildings and is spread across an area of over 250 acres. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
UNK’s athletic department fields men’s and women’s sports teams. They compete in the NCAA Division II. They are nicknamed the Loopers. Some notable alumni are Don Welch, poet; Curt Coffman, bestselling author; and Marlo T. Bluford, Emmy award winning television producer.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney can be found in Kearney, NE (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Post-Master's certificate is the highest degree at University Of Nebraska At Kearney.
The most common majors at the school are in education and teaching.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 410 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 410 to 520, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way University Of Nebraska At Kearney works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 6,478 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at University Of Nebraska At Kearney. The school offers students meal plans. University Of Nebraska At Kearney student athletes compete in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney
905 W 25th St
Kearney, NE 68849-1212
General Phone: (308) 865-8441
http://www.unk.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 302 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, educational administration, physical education teaching, teacher education and development, special ed, curriculum and instruction, business teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 251 | business management, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 132 | history, English, speech and rhetoric, political science, Spanish language, general studies, economics, sociology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 73 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Family And Social Work | 69 | family and consumer economics, social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 66 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 58 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 52 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 38 | journalism courses |
| Art Studies | 26 | art studies |
| Music | 20 | music |
| Medical Support And Technology | 14 | health diagnostic professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 6 | agricultural management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nebraska At Kearney in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 912 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 199 | 18 |
| Post-master's certificate | 21 | 2 |
In 2007, University Of Nebraska At Kearney had a total enrollment of 6,478 students (5,464 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 83% |
| (International Students) | 8% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
University Of Nebraska At Kearney offers campus housing for 2,178 of its 5,464 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kearney, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,646 | 2,092 | 79% | 996 | 48% |
| Men | 1,222 | 978 | 80% | 480 | 49% |
| Women | 1,424 | 1,114 | 78% | 516 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,098 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,454 |
| Room and board | $ 6,144 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 836 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,058 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Nebraska At Kearney participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 255100)
University Of Nebraska At Kearney has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 113 | 61 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 36 | 32 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 45 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $64,476 | 3 | $61,526 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $64,476 | 5 | $58,318 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 69 | $76,102 | 20 | $73,866 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $63,763 | 40 | $59,182 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $49,569 | 32 | $52,032 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 15 | $38,395 | 40 | $36,606 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 163 | $63,430 | 133 | $52,808 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
| Track | Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 158 | 90 | 248 |
| Football | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| Track | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 50 | 79 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Nebraska At Kearney Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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