More selective than 14% of Nebraska colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 88% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNK over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UNK SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNK is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 495 | 575 |
| SAT math | 410 | 550 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 905 | 1125 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNK admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 89% | 495–575 | 410–550 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | 480–590 | 490–560 | 18–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNK compared with other Nebraska colleges?
UNK has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 15 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Clarkson College | 78% | 47% | $19,241 |
| 8 | Creighton University | 80% | 83% | $31,568 |
| 9 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | 80% | 66% | $18,327 |
| 10 | Concordia University-Nebraska | 86% | 65% | $23,965 |
| 11 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 87% | 47% | $13,441 |
| 12 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 87% | 67% | $17,747 |
| 13 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | 89% | 58% | $16,242 |
| 14 | Doane University | 98% | 57% | $26,364 |
| 15 | Union Adventist University | 100% | 52% | $23,716 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nebraska colleges →
Who enrolls at UNK
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNK admissions questions
What is the UNK acceptance rate?
University of Nebraska at Kearney accepts 89% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,222 of 7,253 applicants were admitted.
Does UNK require the SAT or ACT?
University of Nebraska at Kearney considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 88% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNK?
The middle 50% of University of Nebraska at Kearney enrolled first-year students scored 905–1125 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNK?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (910 of 6,222).
Is UNK getting harder to get into?
University of Nebraska at Kearney accepted 89% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Nebraska at Kearney overview