Monday, June 29, 2009
UNK Achieves Enviable Graduation Rate
Alone among its sister campuses in Nebraska, UNK has achieved in the latest reporting period a six-year graduation rate (57.7%) well above the average (51.5%) of its Regent-defined group of peers. In 2001 the rate was 51.9%. (The six-year rate is the most commonly used measure by campuses nationwide.) While it is difficult to document with precision the factors that contribute to overall graduation rate, UNK has undertaken a number of positive initiatives in the period leading up to and during the increase. They are consistent with UNK’s reputation as providing a student-oriented environment and include 1) adding a universal advising requirement; 2) keeping a tutoring service in place when other campuses did not; 3) initiating a “first-year experience” to better integrate freshmen into academic life; 4) organizing a program of “learning communities,” and 5) undergoing many campus improvements.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
UNK's Tuition Remains Lowest Among Its Peer Universities
With the recent proposal for tuition rates at NU campuses by Central Administration, UNK remains with the lowest rates among NU campuses as well as among all Regent-defined peer universities. Here are the facts:
1. Peer comparison for tuition, 2008-09:
UNK's undergraduate resident tuition of $4,365 was the lowest among our Regents' peers and was 30.9% below the peer average. For graduate student resident tuition we are the lowest and are 36.2% below the peer average. For nonresidents we are second lowest in undergraduate tuition. In non-resident graduate tuition we are more expensive than 6 peers.
2. Peer comparison for tuition and mandatory fees, 2008-09:
For undergraduate residents, we are the lowest among peers and are 25.5% below the peer average. For graduate residents we are the lowest and are 31.3% below our peer average. For nonresidents we are second lowest in undergraduate totals; and for graduate student totals we are third lowest.
A bit of history: The current proposal for a four percent increase in UNK tuition is the lowest increase since Fall of 1995, when the increase for resident UG was three percent. It is the second lowest tuition rate hike since UNK entered the University of Nebraska System.
Finally, UNK is the least expensive NU campus, tuition-wise. Here are the rates:
Resident: Undergraduate Graduate
UNL: $ 179.75 $ 237.50
UNO: $ 164.00 $ 204.25
UNK: $ 145.50 $180.25
Nonresident: Undergraduate Graduate
UNL: $533.75 $640.25
UNO: $483.25 $537.75
UNK: $298.00 $372.75
The Board of Regents will consider these tuition rate proposals at its June meeting.
1. Peer comparison for tuition, 2008-09:
UNK's undergraduate resident tuition of $4,365 was the lowest among our Regents' peers and was 30.9% below the peer average. For graduate student resident tuition we are the lowest and are 36.2% below the peer average. For nonresidents we are second lowest in undergraduate tuition. In non-resident graduate tuition we are more expensive than 6 peers.
2. Peer comparison for tuition and mandatory fees, 2008-09:
For undergraduate residents, we are the lowest among peers and are 25.5% below the peer average. For graduate residents we are the lowest and are 31.3% below our peer average. For nonresidents we are second lowest in undergraduate totals; and for graduate student totals we are third lowest.
A bit of history: The current proposal for a four percent increase in UNK tuition is the lowest increase since Fall of 1995, when the increase for resident UG was three percent. It is the second lowest tuition rate hike since UNK entered the University of Nebraska System.
Finally, UNK is the least expensive NU campus, tuition-wise. Here are the rates:
Resident: Undergraduate Graduate
UNL: $ 179.75 $ 237.50
UNO: $ 164.00 $ 204.25
UNK: $ 145.50 $180.25
Nonresident: Undergraduate Graduate
UNL: $533.75 $640.25
UNO: $483.25 $537.75
UNK: $298.00 $372.75
The Board of Regents will consider these tuition rate proposals at its June meeting.
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