University of Nebraska at Kearney

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,690

3.24% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,287

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.24%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

89.5%

5,283 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

5,881

68% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.4%

461 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Nebraska at Kearney is $6,690, which is $17,310 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,287.

In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending University of Nebraska at Kearney received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,690

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Nebraska at Kearney was $6,690. The cost of tuition at University of Nebraska at Kearney is $−17,310 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Nebraska at Kearney (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,287

2024 Value

0.234%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Nebraska at Kearney had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,287. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Nebraska at Kearney grew by 0.234%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Nebraska at Kearney (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,936

Room and Board

$770

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Nebraska at Kearney was of $11,936 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.79% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $770. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.67% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at University of Nebraska at Kearney received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.8% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Nebraska at Kearney (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.24%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at University of Nebraska at Kearney was 0.24%, which represents 3 out of the 1252 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Nebraska at Kearney had a total enrollment of 5,881 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska at Kearney is 4,002 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,879. This means that 68% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Kearney are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska at Kearney, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.6% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.38% Black or African American, 0.816% Asian, 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Kearney in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.7%), followed by White Male (26.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.47%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.8%), followed by White Male (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,881 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Nebraska at Kearney is 4,002 and the part-time enrollment is 1,879. This means that 68% of students enrolled at University of Nebraska at Kearney are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Nebraska at Kearney (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Nebraska at Kearney was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Nebraska at Kearney had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Nebraska at Kearney (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,444 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
758 enrolled students
Two or More Races
154 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Nebraska at Kearney is 75.6% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.38% Black or African American, 0.816% Asian, 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 25 students (0.425%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 561 more women than men received degrees from University of Nebraska at Kearney. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Kearney is white (1,160 degrees awarded). There were 6.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (166 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Nebraska at Kearney is Elementary Education & Teaching (146 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (128 degrees) and Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions (54 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Nebraska at Kearney, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (59 degrees awarded), Education (524 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,636,635 people), Secondary school teachers (608,760 people), Education administrators (318,923 people), Other managers (222,565 people), and Postsecondary teachers (213,744 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2024 are History (59 degrees awarded), Education (524 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), Language & Linguistics (30 degrees), and English (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney are History (59 degrees awarded), Education (524 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees), Language & Linguistics (30 degrees), and English (45 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney are Elementary & secondary schools (3,099,246 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (475,433 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (243,604 people), Legal services (176,151 people), and Computer Systems Design (165,852 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Most Common (2024)

Elementary Education & Teaching
146 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
128 degrees awarded
Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, & Treatment Professions
54 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Nebraska at Kearney was Elementary Education & Teaching with 146 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Nebraska at Kearney according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

453

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,014

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 453 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Kearney, which is 0.447 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,014).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Kearney in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.937 times less than the 79 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 146 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nebraska at Kearney in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 13.3 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 30% of students graduating from University of Nebraska at Kearney completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,160 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
166 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
42 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Nebraska at Kearney is white (1,160 degrees awarded). There were 6.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (166 degrees).

0.409% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
833 degrees awarded
White Female
819 degrees awarded
White Female
801 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Nebraska at Kearney is white female (833 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (819 degrees).

Operations

University of Nebraska at Kearney has an endowment valued at nearly $88.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.88M (2.14%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Nebraska at Kearney had a total salary expenditure of 138M. University of Nebraska at Kearney employs 106 Professors, 77 Associate professors and 60 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Nebraska at Kearney are Male Professor (56), Female Professor (50), and Male Associate professor (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Kearney are: Management, with 87 employees, Service, with 79 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 75 employees.

Endowment

$88.2M

2024 Endowment

18.3%

growth from 2023

University of Nebraska at Kearney has an endowment valued at about $88.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Nebraska at Kearney grew 18.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Nebraska at Kearney (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.1M - Federal
$2.09M - State
$24.1k - Local

As of 2024, University of Nebraska at Kearney received $4.1M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.09M from state grants and contracts, and $24.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$55.4M

2024 Salaries

3.71%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Nebraska at Kearney paid a median of $55.4M in salaries, which represents 40% of their overall expenditure ($138M) and a 3.71% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.56% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.74% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$21.4M

Instructional Salaries

285

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Nebraska at Kearney paid a total of $21.4M to 285 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nebraska at Kearney were Management with 87 employees, Service with 79 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 75 employees.

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