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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, Nebraska

5,699 Students on Campus
Kearney Location
34,741 Metro Population
5,699 Students on Campus
Kearney Location
34,741 Metro Population

About This Campus

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) is a public, residential university committed to be one of the nation’s premier undergraduate institutions with excellent education, scholarship, and public service. UNK’s vision is to achieve national distinction for a high quality, multidimensional learning environment, engagement with community and public interests, and preparation of students to lead responsible and productive lives in a democratic, multicultural society. As one of four campuses of the University of Nebraska, UNK offers access to all the opportunities and choices of a major public university. UNK also offers a wide range of academic programs that lead to exciting careers, nationally renowned faculty, a rich and diverse campus life and a home away from home. It is a university that quickly transforms nearly 6,017 students from across the globe into a close-knit, supportive community of friends. It is a place they will forever call “home”.

UNK is #8 in Top Public Universities in the Midwest - U.S. News & World Report.

UNK competes Division II in the NCAA - home of the Lopers (Antelopes).

UNK's invested millions renovating/expanding every academic building/res hall.

Location Information

UNK is in Kearney, Nebraska, which is halfway between Boston and San Francisco - a vibrant, progressive, and growing community of over 34,000 people. Kearney often makes national “top places to live” listings for numerous reasons, but it all comes down to this: Kearney offers a great quality of life. Kearney is a 5 hour drive to Denver to the west, a 5 hour drive to Kansas City to the southeast and 3 hours to Omaha to the east.

Academics

REGISTRATION:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/18/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/11/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/07/2027

NOTABLE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Supply Chain Management — The Supply Chain Management degree program prepares students to be involved in all stages of the SCM process, doing the critical work of getting the right product and quantity to the right consumer at the right time. Professionals in the field engage in planning, forecasting, purchasing, transportation, storage, distribution, sales and customer service—from the raw materials to the finished product.
UNIQUE ACADEMICS PROGRAMS:
  • Industrial Distribution — The Industrial Distribution program at UNK prepares students for in-demand careers in technical sales and leadership positions across the industrial manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries. Industrial Distribution professionals play a vital role in keeping the supply chain moving, solving complex logistical problems for clients worldwide.
OPTIONS:

Honors Access: Yes

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will accept on Home or Away
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 07/16/2026
TUITION:
  • Campus Budget
  • Fees are subject to change without notice
  • Home Tuition Payment: Available
  • Away Tuition Payment: Available
    Estimated cost:
    Per Term Tuition (Resident-Rate) - $3660
    Per Term Mandatory Fees - $102675
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures per Semester are current as of 01/19/2026
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
  • Is on-campus housing available? Yes
  • Is on-campus living required? No
  • Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
  • Average Room Cost (per term): $3145
  • On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
  • Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
  • Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? Yes
  • Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $2827
  • Campus Meal Plans
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

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Resources

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