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.
U of Nebraska-Lincoln Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $9,620 |
$26,750 | $16,010 |
2023-2024 | $10,108 | $27,748 | $17,298 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 5.07% | 3.73% | 8.04% |
2024-2025 | $10,621 | $28,783 | $18,690 |
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 $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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $7,781 |
$19,571 | $16,010 |
2023-2024 | $8,168 | $20,318 | $17,298 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 4.97% | 3.82% | 8.04% |
2024-2025 | $8,574 | $21,094 | $18,690 |
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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 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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $259 | $830 |
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2023-2024 | $272 | $861 |
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2024-2025 | $286 | $893 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $341 | $996 |
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2023-2024 | $358 | $1,034 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $10,108 | $27,748 |
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Ohio State University-Main Campus | $12,859 | $38,365 |
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $16,004 | $34,501 |
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Indiana University-Bloomington | $11,790 | $40,482 |
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Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 |
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Northwestern University | $65,997 |