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-Lincoln is $10,108 for Nebraska residents and $27,748 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.07% for Nebraska residents and increased by 3.73% 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 ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Nebraska-Lincoln is $10,621 for Nebraska residents and $28,783 for out-of-state students which is a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 5.07% for Nebraska residents and increased by 3.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $17,298. The Living costs increased by 8.04% 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.
U of Nebraska-Lincoln Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,620 $26,750$16,010
2023-2024$10,108$27,748$17,298
Change % 2023-20245.07%3.73%8.04%
2024-2025$10,621$28,783$18,690
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-Lincoln - COA
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $8,168 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $20,318 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Nebraska-Lincoln is $8,574 for Nebraska residents and $21,094 for out-of-state students which is a 3.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a law school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $16,082 for in-state and $37,442 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law page.
U of Nebraska-Lincoln Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,781 $19,571$16,010
2023-2024$8,168$20,318$17,298
Change % 2023-20244.97%3.82%8.04%
2024-2025$8,574$21,094$18,690
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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-Lincoln - 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 U of Nebraska-Lincoln. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $272 for Nebraska residents and $861 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $358 for Nebraska residents and $1,034 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$259$830
2023-2024$272$861
2024-2025$286$893
Graduate2022-2023$341$996
2023-2024$358$1,034
2024-2025$376$1,073
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-Lincoln - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Nebraska-Lincoln - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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-Lincoln and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Nebraska-Lincoln$10,108$27,748
Ohio State University-Main Campus$12,859$38,365
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign$16,004$34,501
Indiana University-Bloomington$11,790$40,482
Michigan State University$15,988$43,372
Northwestern University$65,997

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

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Nebraska-Lincoln?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Nebraska-Lincoln is $41,816 for Nebraska residents and $113,657 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Nebraska-Lincoln have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new 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$10,245$10,383$10,523$10,665$41,816
Out-of-State$28,012$28,279$28,548$28,819$113,657
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$10,383$10,523$10,665$10,809$42,380
Out-of-State$28,279$28,548$28,819$29,093$114,739
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$10,523$10,665$10,809$10,955$42,953
Out-of-State$28,548$28,819$29,093$29,370$115,830
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$10,665$10,809$10,955$11,103$43,533
Out-of-State$28,819$29,093$29,370$29,650$116,932
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$10,809$10,955$11,103$11,253$44,120
Out-of-State$29,093$29,370$29,650$29,932$118,045

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 $121,120 for Nebraska residents and $192,962 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Nebraska-Lincoln have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,290$29,939$30,536$31,146$121,120
Out-of-State$47,057$47,835$48,629$49,441$192,962
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$29,939$30,605$31,215$31,839$123,818
Out-of-State$47,835$48,629$49,441$50,271$196,176
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$30,605$31,287$31,911$32,549$126,583
Out-of-State$48,629$49,441$50,271$51,120$199,461
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$31,287$31,987$32,625$33,277$129,419
Out-of-State$49,441$50,271$51,120$51,987$202,819
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$31,987$32,705$33,357$34,024$132,327
Out-of-State$50,271$51,120$51,987$52,874$206,252

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 83% 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 $76,868 for Nebraska residents and $148,710 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at University of Nebraska-Lincoln have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$18,227$18,876$19,473$20,083$76,868
Out-of-State$35,994$36,772$37,566$38,378$148,710
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,876$19,542$20,152$20,776$79,566
Out-of-State$36,772$37,566$38,378$39,208$151,924
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,542$20,224$20,848$21,486$82,331
Out-of-State$37,566$38,378$39,208$40,057$155,209
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,224$20,924$21,562$22,214$85,167
Out-of-State$38,378$39,208$40,057$40,924$158,567
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$20,924$21,642$22,294$22,961$88,075
Out-of-State$39,208$40,057$40,924$41,811$162,000

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-Lincoln.
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$10,108$1,250$17,298$27,748$1,250 $17,298
Graduate$8,168 $1,250$17,298$20,318 $1,250$17,298
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