Kearney, NE
Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 86%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,324 | 4,535 | 863 | 85% |
| 2020 | 5,359 | 4,738 | 833 | 88% |
| 2021 | 6,076 | 5,488 | 958 | 90% |
| 2022 | 6,794 | 5,842 | 863 | 86% |
| 2023 | 7,253 | 6,222 | 910 | 86% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,691 of 4,203 women and 2,525 of 3,042 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Nebraska at Kearney has an acceptance rate of 86% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,222 of 7,253 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 86 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,253 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 910 enrolled.
No. University of Nebraska at Kearney is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 86%.