Campus of University of Nebraska at Kearney

    University of Nebraska at Kearney

    Kearney, NE, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division II

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    University of Nebraska at Kearney Cost & Financial Aid

    At University of Nebraska at Kearney, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $15,830 a year after grants, against $21,819 for families earning over $110,000.

    University of Nebraska at Kearney average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $17,891

    $2,025 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$15,830
    $30,001 to $48,000$15,419
    $48,001 to $75,000$15,626
    $75,001 to $110,000$18,858
    Over $110,000$21,819

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $8,922
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $16,134
    Average net price
    $17,891
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    40.6%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    University of Nebraska at Kearney cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    33%
    Room and board
    47%
    Books and supplies
    3%
    Other costs
    17%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $8,922
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $16,134
    Room and board (on campus)
    $12,908
    Books and supplies
    $818
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $27,218

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at University of Nebraska at Kearney

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    34.9%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $17,500
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $199

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at University of Nebraska at Kearney: the college's own scholarships, programs from NE and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • NE program · Residents of NE

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      State · NE

      Nebraska Career Scholarship

      Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

      Award
      Up to $15,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Renewable
    • NE program · Residents of NE · need-based

    • NE program · Residents of NE · need-based

    • NE program · Residents of NE · need-based

    • NE program · Residents of NE · need-based

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      State · NE

      Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG)

      Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education

      Award
      Amount varies
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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