University Of Nebraska At Kearney

The University of Nebraska at Kearney was originally established as the Nebraska State Normal School at Kearney in 1905. The name was changed to Nebraska State Teachers College in 1921 and to Kearney State College in 1963. It became a university on July 1, 1991 and settled on its current name at that time. The university's campus is beautifully nestled on an area of more than 230 acres in Kearney, Nebraska. UNK is made up of the following academic units:

• College of Business and Technology
• College of Education
• College of Fine Arts and Humanities
• College of Natural and Social Sciences

UNK has recognized many fraternities and sororities. Some of these Greek organizations are Phi Gamma Delta, Alpha Omicron Pi, Lambda Theta Nu, Pi Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, Alpha Phi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Tau Gamma.

UNK competes in the NCAA Division II. Its sports teams are known as the Lopers.

University Of Nebraska At Kearney Highlights

Where University Of Nebraska At Kearney stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, nutrition and exercise therapy, and music.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Numerous part-time students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of Nebraska At Kearney was 6,478 in 2007 (5,464 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 73% of enrolled students and graduate students are 27%.

About 8% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 92% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: University Of Nebraska At Kearney participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

University Of Nebraska At Kearney provides on-campus housing for 2,178 of its 5,464 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

University Of Nebraska At Kearney Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. University Of Nebraska At Kearney is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference for major sports.

University Of Nebraska At Kearney offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 158 male students received the aid (men were 64% of those receiving aid) and 90 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 36% of students receiving such aid) .

University Of Nebraska At Kearney Admissions (2007)

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