Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,697. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Nebraska residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,434 | $28,584 |
| Housing & meals | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Personal & travel | $3,442 | $3,442 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,285 | −$2,285 |
| Total cost of attendance | $26,697 | $44,847 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Nebraska-Lincoln net price compared with other Nebraska colleges
University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the 7th-lowest average net price of 18 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | $13,441 | 47% | $53,909 |
| 4 | Wayne State College | $15,360 | 52% | $47,075 |
| 5 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | $16,242 | 58% | $50,105 |
| 6 | College of Saint Mary | $16,590 | 61% | $54,338 |
| 7 | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $17,747 | 67% | $56,887 |
| 8 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | $18,327 | 66% | $56,405 |
| 9 | Clarkson College | $19,241 | 47% | $64,876 |
| 10 | York University | $20,951 | 52% | $44,130 |
| 11 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | $21,863 | 60% | $65,071 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Nebraska colleges →
Why University of Nebraska-Lincoln costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 87% | $17,747 | 67% | $56,887 | This school |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | 87% | $13,441 | 47% | $53,909 | |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | 89% | $16,242 | 58% | $50,105 | |
| Wayne State College | — | $15,360 | 52% | $47,075 | |
| Chadron State College | — | $12,549 | 50% | $47,002 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Nebraska-Lincoln would cost you $4,306 more per year than University of Nebraska at Omaha, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,246).
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln gives aided families $1,271 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | UNOMAHA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,434 | $8,718 | +$1,716 |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | $1,120 | +$130 |
| Housing & meals | $13,856 | $11,610 | +$2,246 |
| Personal & travel | $3,442 | $3,874 | −$432 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,285 | −$4,202 | +$1,917 |
| Sticker price | $26,697 | $21,120 | +$5,577 |
| Average grants | −$8,950 | −$7,679 | −$1,271 |
| You pay | $17,747 | $13,441 | +$4,306 |
“+” means University of Nebraska-Lincoln costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Tuition and fees are $10,434 a year for Nebraska residents and $28,584 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $26,697 a year for Nebraska residents living on campus and about $44,847 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,747 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,751; $48–75k pay $14,699; $110k+ pay $22,346. These figures are for Nebraska residents.
How much debt do University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,750, and 2.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Nebraska-Lincoln overview