University of Nebraska at Kearney 

Founded in 1903 by the Nebraska State Legislature, the Nebraska State Normal School began classes in 1905. In 1921, reflecting the rapid growth in enrollment and need for teachers, the name was changed to the Nebraska State Teachers College at Kearney. Then, in 1963, it became Kearney State College after comprehensive changes were made to Nebraska's college system.

On July 1, 1991, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system and became the University of Nebraska at Kearney, beginning a new era.

There are 5,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students enrolled in UNK's four colleges: Business and Technology, Education, Fine Arts and Humanities, and Natural and Social Sciences. Students can select from 170 undergraduate degree options, 25 pre-professional programs and 34 graduate degree programs. Students from all of Nebraska's 93 counties, 36 states and 47 foreign countries are attracted to UNK's record of academic achievement.

With an attractive 16-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, UNK's students benefit from more than 300 faculty members widely recognized for excellence in both scholarship and teaching. The award-winning faculty, who have received National Science Foundation grants, authored nationally-recognized publications, and received numerous outstanding teaching, research, and creative awards, interact with students as teachers, advisers, mentors and friends.

Quick Facts

Location: Kearney, Nebraska
RMAC Member Since: 1989-90, 94
Founded:  1905
Colors:  Royal Blue and Old Gold
Nickname:  Lopers
Enrollment:  6,500
Stadium:  Ron & Carol Cope Stadium (6,000)
Arena:  Health & Sports Center (5,700)
Softball Field: Dryden Park (300)
Baseball Field: Memorial Field (2,500)
Indoor T&F Facility:  Cushing Fieldhouse (600)
Outdoor T&F Facility: Kearney HS Track (500)
Athletic Phone: (308) 865-8330
Fax: (308) 865-8187
Faculty Athletic Rep. Fax: (308) 865-8310
Website: www.lopers.com

Athletic Department Mailing Address

Highway 30 & 15th Avenue
Health & Sports Center, Room 105
Kearney, NE 68849

Name History

1905-1920: Nebraska State Normal School
1921-1962: Nebraska State Teachers College at Kearney
1963-1990: Kearney State College
1991-Present: University of Nebraska at Kearney