Avg Earnings (5yr)
$43,241
Acceptance Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
57%
Annual Tuition
$8,302
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Nebraska at Kearney earn a median of $50,105 ten years after entry — 7% below the national median. Acceptance rate 85.8%, average SAT score 1118, in-state tuition $8,302.
At a Glance
Total Students
4,130
Retention Rate
77%
Faculty Ratio
13
Financial Aid
37%
Median Debt
$19,500
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,118
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
495–575
SAT Math (middle 50%)
410–550
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
19–26
Institution Overview
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 85.8%. The university has a student body of 4,130. The retention rate is 76.6%, and the graduation rate is 56.8%. The median debt for graduates is $19,500, and 37.1% of students receive financial aid.
In-state tuition costs $8,302. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,093. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,241. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $50,105.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$43k
5 YEARS
$50k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Nebraska at Kearney alumni earn a median of $43,093. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $43,241. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $50,105. The median debt for graduates is $19,500.
The university has a student body of 4,130 students. The acceptance rate is 85.8%, and the graduation rate is 56.8%. The retention rate is 76.6%. The in-state tuition is $8,302, and 37.1% of students receive financial aid.
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