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.
UNK Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $7,960 |
$15,340 | $16,114 |
2023-2024 | $8,302 | $14,260 | $17,014 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 4.30% | -7.04% | 5.59% |
2024-2025 | $8,659 | $13,256 | $17,964 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $7,562 |
$15,002 | $16,114 |
2023-2024 | $7,866 | $15,570 | $17,014 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 4.02% | 3.79% | 5.59% |
2024-2025 | $8,182 | $16,160 | $17,964 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $209 | $455 |
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2023-2024 | $218 | $423 |
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2024-2025 | $227 | $393 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $259 | $569 |
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2023-2024 | $269 | $591 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
University of Nebraska at Kearney | $8,302 | $14,260 |
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $10,108 | $27,748 |
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University of Nebraska at Omaha | $8,370 | $22,358 |
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Wayne State College | $7,688 | $7,970 |
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University of Nebraska Medical Center | $14,720 | $33,890 |
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Chadron State College | $7,354 | $8,078 |