Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Nebraska at Kearney is $8,302 for Nebraska residents and $14,260 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.30% for Nebraska residents and decreased by -7.04% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for UNK is $8,659 for Nebraska residents and $13,256 for out-of-state students which is a 7% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 4.30% for Nebraska residents and decreased by -7.04% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,014. The Living costs increased by 5.59% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Nebraska schools with tuition changes from last year at Nebraska colleges tuition change page.
UNK Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,960 $15,340$16,114
2023-2024$8,302$14,260$17,014
Change % 2023-20244.30%-7.04%5.59%
2024-2025$8,659$13,256$17,964
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Nebraska at Kearney - COA
University of Nebraska at Kearney - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Nebraska at Kearney - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $7,866 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $15,570 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at UNK is $8,182 for Nebraska residents and $16,160 for out-of-state students which is a 3.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
UNK Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,562 $15,002$16,114
2023-2024$7,866$15,570$17,014
Change % 2023-20244.02%3.79%5.59%
2024-2025$8,182$16,160$17,964
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Nebraska at Kearney - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at UNK. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $218 for Nebraska residents and $423 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $269 for Nebraska residents and $591 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$209$455
2023-2024$218$423
2024-2025$227$393
Graduate2022-2023$259$569
2023-2024$269$591
2024-2025$279$614
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Nebraska at Kearney - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Nebraska at Kearney - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Nebraska at Kearney and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Nebraska at Kearney and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Nebraska at Kearney$8,302$14,260
University of Nebraska-Lincoln$10,108$27,748
University of Nebraska at Omaha$8,370$22,358
Wayne State College$7,688$7,970
University of Nebraska Medical Center$14,720$33,890
Chadron State College$7,354$8,078

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at UNK?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at UNK is $34,123 for Nebraska residents and $54,439 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Nebraska at Kearney have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,393$8,484$8,576$8,670$34,123
Out-of-State$13,995$13,735$13,480$13,229$54,439
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,484$8,576$8,670$8,764$34,495
Out-of-State$13,735$13,480$13,229$12,983$53,427
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,576$8,670$8,764$8,860$34,871
Out-of-State$13,480$13,229$12,983$12,742$52,434
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,670$8,764$8,860$8,957$35,251
Out-of-State$13,229$12,983$12,742$12,505$51,460
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,764$8,860$8,957$9,054$35,635
Out-of-State$12,983$12,742$12,505$12,273$50,504

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $109,528 for Nebraska residents and $129,844 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$26,594$27,112$27,623$28,145$109,528
Out-of-State$32,196$32,363$32,544$32,741$129,844
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,112$27,641$28,163$28,696$111,668
Out-of-State$32,363$32,544$32,741$32,952$130,600
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,641$28,182$28,714$29,259$113,854
Out-of-State$32,544$32,741$32,952$33,179$131,417
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,182$28,734$29,278$29,834$116,086
Out-of-State$32,741$32,952$33,179$33,422$132,294
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,734$29,297$29,853$30,421$118,365
Out-of-State$32,952$33,179$33,422$33,680$133,234

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $73,748 for Nebraska residents and $94,064 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,649$18,167$18,678$19,200$73,748
Out-of-State$23,251$23,418$23,599$23,796$94,064
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,167$18,696$19,218$19,751$75,888
Out-of-State$23,418$23,599$23,796$24,007$94,820
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$18,696$19,237$19,769$20,314$78,074
Out-of-State$23,599$23,796$24,007$24,234$95,637
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$19,237$19,789$20,333$20,889$80,306
Out-of-State$23,796$24,007$24,234$24,477$96,514
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$19,789$20,352$20,908$21,476$82,585
Out-of-State$24,007$24,234$24,477$24,735$97,454

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Nebraska at Kearney.
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University of Nebraska at Kearney 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,302$770$17,014$14,260$770 $17,014
Graduate$7,866 $770$17,014$15,570 $770$17,014

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