Tuition & net price

How much does University of Nebraska Kearney cost?

Published tuition is $8,676 in-state and $15,284 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $25,808 a year. After aid, families pay between $13,066 and $20,664 depending on income.

In-state tuition$8,676before aid
Out-of-state$15,284before aid
Lowest net price$13,066families under $30k
Highest net price$20,664families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $13,066 51%
$30,001–$48,000 $13,350 52%
$48,001–$75,000 $14,547 56%
$75,001–$110,000 $16,703 65%
Over $110,000 $20,664 80%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
37%
Take federal loans
35%
Typical repayment
$207/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 2 tied to University of Nebraska Kearney.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Nebraska.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Bellevue University $9,903 $9,903 $23,531 $17,561
Peru State College $8,640 $8,640 $22,240 $9,986
Chadron State College $8,290 $8,290 $21,132 $10,047
University of Nebraska, Omaha $8,718 $23,206 $21,120 $10,534
University of Nebraska, Lincoln $10,434 $28,584 $26,697 $12,751
Hastings College $37,770 $37,770 $51,422 $21,646

University of Nebraska Kearney costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Nebraska Kearney?
Published tuition is $8,676 for in-state students and $15,284 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Nebraska Kearney actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $13,066 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $20,664.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Nebraska Kearney?
$25,808 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of Nebraska Kearney worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $50,105 ten years after starting, against $19,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.