For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Nebraska is $9,545 for Nebraska residents and $17,488 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Nebraska, the average tuition & fees are $28,012 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Nebraska is $8,610 for Nebraska residents and $15,493 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Nebraska, the average graduate tuition is $16,463.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,990 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $17,140. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.
You can compare all Nebraska colleges in various ways:
Average Cost of Attendance (COA)
In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2025 average COA of the four-year colleges in Nebraska is $26,166 for residents and $34,109 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $45,346. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $17,807 for Nebraska residents and $18,606 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2025 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $26,166 | $34,109 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $45,346 | |
| Community Colleges | $17,807 | $18,606 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Nebraska, 38 out of 39 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 16 public and 15 private colleges in Nebraska. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Nebraska is $6,854 for Nebraska residents and $14,798 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,819
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $3,635 for residents and $4,434 for out-of-state students.
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $6,854 | $14,798 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $26,819 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $3,635 | $4,434 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $19,072 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Nebraska, 21 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Nebraska is $6,459 for Nebraska residents and $13,342 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $15,293
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $6,459 | $13,342 |
| Private Schools | $15,293 | |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Nebraska is $248 for Nebraska residents and $545 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $959
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $323 for Nebraska residents and $688 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $669
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $248 | $545 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $959 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $115 | $140 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $323 | $688 |
| Private Schools | $669 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Nebraska
At colleges in Nebraska, the average living cost is $14,990 when a student lives on campus facility and $17,140 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $13,810 | $16,171 |
| Private Schools | $16,170 | $18,109 |
