Kearney, NE · Clery Act 2023 · Public

University of Nebraska at Kearney

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 6,017-student campus.

2.33
Incidents / 1k students
#2,096
Rank of 3,050
#15
NE rank
6,017
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

University of Nebraska at Kearney reports 2.33 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,096 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 68% of ranked campuses its size.

2.33
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,096
of 3,050 ranked nationally
68%
report fewer incidents than this campus
8
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

No change

University of Nebraska at Kearney was unchanged from 8 to 8 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

University of Nebraska at Kearney is a Public institution located in Kearney, NE, enrolling approximately 6,017 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 28 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NE, it ranks #15 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 6,017 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at University of Nebraska at Kearney is "Burglary" with 10 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NE averaging 2.40 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Nebraska at Kearney reports 3% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

2.33 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2096

See peer comparison

State Rank (NE)

#15

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

8

across 11 crime categories

Where University of Nebraska at Kearney sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 32% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

University of Nebraska at Kearney percentile rank 31.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2096 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

University of Nebraska at Kearney reports 3% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$8,676
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,284
Avg Net Price
$16,242
Median Debt
$19,500
Pell Grant Recipients
37%
How does this cost rank in NE? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
89%
SAT Average
1118
SAT Math Range
410–550
ACT Average
22
ACT Range
19–26

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
80%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$43,241
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,105
Loan Repayment (3yr)
82%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

University of Nebraska at Kearney: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 33% (12 → 8 incidents)

68101214 202120222023 12 8 ▼ -33.3%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 200
Arson 000
Burglary 235
Fondling 212
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 000
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 235
Robbery 010
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 3 0
Liquor 2023 20 33
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 10 5
Liquor 2022 22 23
Weapons 2022 1 1
Drugs 2021 18 1
Liquor 2021 26 7
Weapons 2021 0 0

University of Nebraska at Kearney vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

2.33 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,096
Enrollment
6,017
Data year
2023

IL

Parkland College

1.00 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,591
Enrollment
6,018
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Parkland College
Champaign, IL · 6,018 enrolled
Safety Score 1.00
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL · 6,023 enrolled
Safety Score 0.17
Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA · 6,028 enrolled
Safety Score 2.32
Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN · 6,005 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH · 6,000 enrolled
Safety Score 8.17

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest University of Nebraska at Kearney nationally (rank #2096), regardless of size or state.

Edmonds College
Lynnwood, WA
National Rank #2095
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #2097
Minnesota North College
Hibbing, MN
National Rank #2094
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
National Rank #2098
Winona State University
Winona, MN
National Rank #2093

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Nebraska at Kearney safe?
University of Nebraska at Kearney has a safety score of 2.33 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,096 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Nebraska at Kearney compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NE.
Does University of Nebraska at Kearney have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Nebraska at Kearney reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding University of Nebraska at Kearney's Safety Profile

University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, NE enrolls 6,017 students and has a safety score of 2.33 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2096 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents remained at 8 from 2022 to 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

University of Nebraska at Kearney's 2.33 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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