Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $22,565. 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 | $8,216 | $8,216 |
| Housing & meals | $9,624 | $9,624 |
| Books & supplies | $1,488 | $1,488 |
| Personal & travel | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$453 | −$453 |
| Total cost of attendance | $22,565 | $22,565 |
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
WSC net price compared with other Nebraska colleges
WSC has the 4th-lowest average net price of 18 Nebraska colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru State College | $11,632 | 38% | $47,071 |
| 2 | Chadron State College | $12,549 | 50% | $47,002 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Nebraska colleges →
Why WSC costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State College | — | $15,360 | 52% | $47,075 | This school |
| Chadron State College | — | $12,549 | 50% | $47,002 | |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | — | — | — | $76,833 | |
| Peru State College | — | $11,632 | 38% | $47,071 | |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | 89% | $16,242 | 58% | $50,105 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Wayne State College would cost you $2,811 more per year than Chadron State College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Wayne State College, mostly from more Chadron State College students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,765).
- Chadron State College gives aided families $1,378 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nebraska resident | WSC | Chadron State College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,216 | $8,290 | −$74 |
| Books & supplies | $1,488 | $1,300 | +$188 |
| Housing & meals | $9,624 | $9,248 | +$376 |
| Personal & travel | $3,690 | $4,512 | −$822 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$453 | −$2,218 | +$1,765 |
| Sticker price | $22,565 | $21,132 | +$1,433 |
| Average grants | −$7,205 | −$8,583 | +$1,378 |
| You pay | $15,360 | $12,549 | +$2,811 |
“+” means WSC 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.
WSC cost questions
How much is tuition at WSC?
Tuition and fees are $8,216 a year.
What is the total cost of attending WSC?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $22,565 a year for Nebraska residents living on campus and about $22,565 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at WSC?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,360 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,844; $48–75k pay $13,851; $110k+ pay $18,905. These figures are for Nebraska residents.
How much debt do WSC graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,240, and 2.8% 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 Wayne State College overview