Tuition & net price

How much does University of Nebraska, Lincoln cost?

Published tuition is $10,434 in-state and $28,584 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $26,697 a year. After aid, families pay between $12,751 and $22,346 depending on income.

In-state tuition$10,434before aid
Out-of-state$28,584before aid
Lowest net price$12,751families under $30k
Highest net price$22,346families 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 $12,751 48%
$30,001–$48,000 $13,054 49%
$48,001–$75,000 $14,699 55%
$75,001–$110,000 $18,975 71%
Over $110,000 $22,346 84%

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
23%
Take federal loans
33%
Typical repayment
$223/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.

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

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
University of Nebraska, Omaha $8,718 $23,206 $21,120 $10,534
Hastings College $37,770 $37,770 $51,422 $21,646
University of Nebraska Kearney $8,676 $15,284 $25,808 $13,066
Midland University $42,050 $42,050 $55,719 $21,086
Doane University $43,985 $43,985 $57,836 $21,129
Bellevue University $9,903 $9,903 $23,531 $17,561

University of Nebraska, Lincoln costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Nebraska, Lincoln?
Published tuition is $10,434 for in-state students and $28,584 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Nebraska, Lincoln actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $12,751 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $22,346.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Nebraska, Lincoln?
$26,697 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, Lincoln worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $56,887 ten years after starting, against $21,000 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

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.