For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Nebraska is $12,910 for Nebraska residents and $20,409 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Nebraska, the average tuition & fees are $26,368 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Nebraska is $7,637 for Nebraska residents and $15,952 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Nebraska, the average graduate tuition is $15,360.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $13,704 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $15,336. 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.
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 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Nebraska is $29,076 for residents and $36,575 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $41,645. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $16,229 for Nebraska residents and $17,472 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 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 Years Colleges | $29,076 | $36,575 |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $16,229 | $17,472 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $41,645 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Nebraska, 39 out of 39 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 16 public and 17 private colleges in Nebraska. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Nebraska is $9,530 for Nebraska residents and $17,029 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $26,368
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $3,438 for residents and $4,681 for out-of-state students.
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $9,530 | $17,029 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $26,368 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $3,438 | $4,681 |
| Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $19,099 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Nebraska, 20 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Nebraska is $6,233 for Nebraska residents and $14,548 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $14,132
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $6,233 | $14,548 |
| Private Schools | $14,132 | |
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 $278 for Nebraska residents and $522 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $935
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $300 for Nebraska residents and $685 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $637
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $278 | $522 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $935 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $99 | $138 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $300 | $685 |
| Private Schools | $637 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Nebraska
At colleges in Nebraska, the average living cost is $13,704 when a student lives on campus facility and $15,336 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $13,083 | $14,359 |
| Private Schools | $14,324 | $16,313 |
