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ACCEPTANCE RATE

85.18%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

93%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

50

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,404

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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General Studies Degree

The general studies program at University of Nebraska at Kearney prepares students for careers in various professional fields, including education, law, government, health care, real estate, social service, and private industry. The program focuses on individual instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. Program courses include: areas of study tailored to the individual to enhance learning in fields of interest. Get more details below including other Nebraska colleges that offer general studies degrees.

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University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK)

6810 P Street #200, Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public institution located in Kearney, NE and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at University of Nebraska at Kearney.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UNK offers:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Family And Consumer Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to apply to UNK. Scores within the range of 20 - 25 on the ACT or 890 - 1140 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for acceptance. UNK admits roughly 90 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, around 48 percent of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at University of Nebraska at Kearney varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,800 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is around $4,200 per year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the school's http://www.unk.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the General Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UNK offers a bachelor's degree program in general studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male13
Female11

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black1
Hispanic3
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White17
Non Resident Alien2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the General Studies program at UNK, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Lincoln, NE
    • Total Employment: 780
    • Average Annual Salary: $63300

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates UNK accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, University of Nebraska at Kearney may offer services to students including:

  • Distance learning
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

UNK is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
  • Track and Field (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
  • Football (Mid-America Intercollegiate Ath Assoc)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling