University Of Nebraska At Kearney can be found in Kearney, Nebraska (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 school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at University Of Nebraska At Kearney are in education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 410 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at University Of Nebraska At Kearney centered around 430 to 570, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 6,445 students were enrolled in University Of Nebraska At Kearney.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. University Of Nebraska At Kearney offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Nebraska At Kearney
905 W 25th St
Kearney, NE 68849-1212
General Phone: (308) 865-8441
Admissions Phone: (308) 865-8526
Financial Aid Phone: (308) 865-8520
http://www.unk.edu
University Of Nebraska At Kearney awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 328 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, educational administration, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, teacher education and development, special ed, science teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 263 | business management, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 130 | history, speech and rhetoric, English, political science, general studies, Spanish language, economics, geography, ... |
| Media | 51 | journalism courses |
| Family And Social Work | 47 | family and consumer economics, social work |
| Science | 46 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | psychology, communication disorders |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 44 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 44 | parks and recreation studies, sports and fitness management |
| Art Studies | 29 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 12 | health diagnostic professions |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Transportation | 9 | aviation operations |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 8 | agricultural management |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Hospitality | 2 | tourism and travel |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nebraska At Kearney in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 873 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 193 | 16 |
| Post-master's certificate | 27 | 2 |
In 2005, University Of Nebraska At Kearney had a total enrollment of 6,445 students (5,600 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 86% |
| Foreign countries | 8% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
University Of Nebraska At Kearney offers campus housing for 2,371 of its 5,600 (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 | 2,443 | 2,057 | 84% | 1,062 | 52% |
| Men | 1,050 | 891 | 85% | 449 | 50% |
| Women | 1,393 | 1,166 | 84% | 613 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (308) 865-8526
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,644 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,626 |
| Room and board | $ 5,456 |
| Room charge | $ 2,752 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,574 |
| Books and supplies | $ 774 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,818 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Nebraska At Kearney participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 255100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (308) 865-8520
University Of Nebraska At Kearney has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 123 | 51 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 39 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $63,425 | 3 | $60,485 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $54,113 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $63,425 | 7 | $58,937 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 69 | $68,161 | 14 | $65,408 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 51 | $59,261 | 35 | $54,389 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $49,500 | 34 | $45,992 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 13 | $34,507 | 34 | $33,275 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 168 | $58,764 | 119 | $47,142 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 150 | 82 | 232 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Track | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 41 | 72 |
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
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Management
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
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 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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