University of Nebraska at Kearney SAT and ACT scores
Kearney, NE · public college · 4,224 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as University of Nebraska at Kearney reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Nebraska at Kearney scored 905 to 1125, with an average of 1118. A score at or above 1020 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Nebraska at Kearney?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Nebraska at Kearney require the SAT or ACT?
University of Nebraska at Kearney reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Nebraska at Kearney accept the CLT?
University of Nebraska at Kearney is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Nebraska with similar scores
- York UniversitySAT 880–1110
- Midland UniversitySAT 963–1170
- College of Saint MaryACT 18–26
- University of Nebraska at OmahaACT 19–26
- Nebraska Wesleyan UniversitySAT 1020–1290
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Purdue University NorthwestSAT 890–1140
- Northwestern State University of LouisianaSAT 866–1163
- Rocky Mountain CollegeSAT 893–1133
- University of Hawaii-West OahuSAT 931–1103
- Freed-Hardeman UniversitySAT 952–1087
- CUNY New York City College of TechnologySAT 900–1140
More about University of Nebraska at Kearney
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Nebraska at Kearney (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026