University of Nebraska at Kearney

Established in 1905 on 20 acres of land, the University of Nebraska at Kearney is the oldest school in the state. Today, UNK offers 120 undergraduate programs, 22 pre-professional programs, and 27 graduate degrees across its three colleges. UNK's nearly 10,000 learners benefit from small class sizes and a 14-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio. Online learners can choose from dozens of fully online undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as endorsements, minors, certificates, and professional development courses. For instance, the UNK bachelor of science in organizational and relational communication comprehensive prepares graduates to navigate complex collaborative efforts in organizational settings. The 45-credit program includes 33 organizational communication credits and 12 mass communication credits. UNK delivers asynchronous coursework through the Canvas online learning management system and gives students the flexibility to complete coursework around their schedules. Assignments often include discussion posts, projects, essays, and exams. Additionally, UNK offers online students access to dedicated tutoring and a writing center. Students may also use the digital library and technology support.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
78% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
85% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
66% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Considered (not required) | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
25k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
67%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
3 | Architecture And Related Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
4 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
5 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
6 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
7 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
8 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
9 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | ✕ | ✕ | ✔ |
10 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
11 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
12 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
13 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
14 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
15 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
16 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
17 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
18 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
19 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
20 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
21 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
22 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
23 | Legal Professions And Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
24 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
25 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
26 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
27 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
28 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
29 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
30 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
31 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
32 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
33 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
34 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |