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Colleges / University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate86%

Nebraska Kearney Student Life

University of Nebraska at Kearney Student Activities

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Does University of Nebraska at Kearney Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 35%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,540
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

University of Nebraska at Kearney offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Nebraska at Kearney students live off campus. In 2023, 35% of undergrads at University of Nebraska at Kearney lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 65% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Nebraska at Kearney. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,540 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Nebraska at Kearney offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Nebraska at Kearney Athletics

At University of Nebraska at Kearney there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Nebraska at Kearney:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Track And Field NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is University of Nebraska at Kearney Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Nebraska at Kearney is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Nebraska Kearney campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Nebraska Kearney offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Nebraska at Kearney

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Nebraska at Kearney, take Interstate 80 to Kearney, NE. If you need to fly, book your flight to Kearney Regional airport.

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Keep Reading About University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Overview

Admissions

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Nebraska Kearney Students

63%

Women

37%

Men

86%

Full Time

14%

Part Time

90%

In State

10%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

74%

15%

5%

3%

2%

1%

1%

0.17%

0.14%

Undergraduate Students

4,274

Graduate Students

1,767

Non-Resident / International Students

193

Nebraska Kearney Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

6,041

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

86%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,270

Out-of-State

$15,920

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 15
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