Cost of Attendance
In-State Tuition
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Tuition & Fees: | $10,434 | ||
Housing & Food: | $14,120 | ||
Books & Supplies: | $1,100 | ||
Personal Expenses: | $3,000 | ||
Subtotal: | $28,654 | * | |
Loan Fees (if applicable): | $56 | ||
Total: | $28,710 |
In-state and out-of-state students are charged different tuition rates as the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a state university.
Test-Preferred for Scholarship Consideration
All students are automatically evaluated for academic scholarships after being admitted. The optional supplemental Scholarship Application is recommended to be considered for additional scholarship opportunities.
* This estimate assumes 15 hours per semester for two semesters at $277 per credit hour and includes average rates for on-campus housing and 21 meals per week. Estimates are updated annually in July.
Estimate Your Costs
Estimate your total cost of attendance with the Net Price Calculator provided by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
96% of first-year students receive a scholarship or grant to attend Nebraska.*
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Scholarships
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a variety of scholarships for academic achievement, leadership, service and diversity enhancement.
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Financial Aid
Your consideration for need-based financial aid, including grants, loans and work-study employment, is determined by the information you provide when you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.
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Paying for College
Part of preparing for college is understanding the avenues available to help you cover the cost of attendance. While every college and university navigates cost, scholarships and financial aid a little differently, the basics are the same.
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Why College?
At Nebraska, you’ll have access to world-leading experts, state-of-the-art equipment and a network of motivated cocreators. The skills and knowledge you'll gain on campus will set you up for an exciting career and unlock endless opportunities.
Husker Hub
Student Services Center
Husker Hub is Nebraska’s “one stop” for you to get assistance with the FAFSA Form, scholarships, grants, loans and more. Our Husker Hub full-time student services specialists are available remotely Monday-Friday through a Virtual Queue to help answer all of your questions about paying for college.
Out-of-State Tuition
Icon | Label | Cost | |
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Tuition & Fees: | $28,584 | ||
Housing & Food: | $14,120 | ||
Books & Supplies: | $1,100 | Personal Expenses: | $3,000 |
Subtotal: | $46,804 | * | |
Loan Fees (if applicable): | $56 | ||
Total: | $46,860 |
In-state and out-of-state students are charged different tuition rates as the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a state university.
Test-Preferred for Scholarship Consideration
All students are automatically evaluated for academic scholarships after being admitted. The optional supplemental Scholarship Application is recommended to be considered for additional scholarship opportunities.
* This estimate assumes 15 hours per semester for two semesters at $888 per credit hour and includes average rates for on-campus housing and 21 meals per week. Estimates are updated annually in July.
Estimate Your Costs
Estimate your total cost of attendance with the Net Price Calculator provided by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
96% of first-year students receive a scholarship or grant to attend Nebraska.*
![Three students walking outside of campus](/includes/images/cost/cost-estimate-your-cost.jpg)
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Scholarships
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln offers a variety of scholarships for academic achievement, leadership, service and diversity enhancement.
-
Financial Aid
Your consideration for need-based financial aid, including grants, loans and work-study employment, is determined by the information you provide when you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.
-
Paying for College
Part of preparing for college is understanding the avenues available to help you cover the cost of attendance. While every college and university navigates cost, scholarships and financial aid a little differently, the basics are the same.
-
Why College?
At Nebraska, you’ll have access to world-leading experts, state-of-the-art equipment and a network of motivated cocreators. The skills and knowledge you'll gain on campus will set you up for an exciting career and unlock endless opportunities.
Husker Hub
Student Services Center
Husker Hub is Nebraska’s “one stop” for you to get assistance with the FAFSA Form, scholarships, grants, loans and more. Our Husker Hub full-time student services specialists are available remotely Monday-Friday through a Virtual Queue to help answer all of your questions about paying for college.
International Tuition
Icon | Label | Cost | |
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Tuition & Fees: | $29,080 | ||
Housing & Food: | $14,120 | ||
Books & Supplies: | $1,100 | ||
Health Insurance: | $3,910 | ||
Flights & Transportation: | $1,800 | ||
Personal Expenses: | $1,200 | ||
Total: | $51,210 | * |
* Annual costs are based on a single undergraduate student taking 15 hours per semester for two semesters living in a standard residence hall, double room with the unlimited meal plan. This is an estimate based on 2024–25 rates. Estimates are updated annually in July.
The academic year total represents the estimated amount that must be shown on the bank statement or scholarship letter to be issued an I-20.
Scholarships
All international students are evaluated for scholarships after being admitted. International academic-based scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated strong academic performance.
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If you have questions about tuition and need assistance completing your application, contact us on WhatsApp at +1 402-472-2334. You can also email us at [email protected].
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Do You Qualify for In-State Tuition?
Because the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is a state university, Nebraska residents will be billed in-state tuition and out-of-state students will be billed out-of-state tuition.
Use this calculator to determine if you qualify as a Nebraska resident for tuition purposes.
Did you live in Nebraska for at least three years before graduating or receiving the equivalent of a high school diploma?
Do you currently live in Nebraska?
Have you established a home in Nebraska for 12 months or more AND did you primarily move here for reasons other than enrolling in a post-secondary institution.
For federal income tax purposes, are you considered a dependent of a parent/legal guardian who lives in Nebraska?
Are you married to a Nebraska resident?
Did your spouse have an established home in Nebraska prior to the marriage?
Are/were you (or your spouse or a parent/guardian) a member of the military?
Are you (or your spouse or a parent/guardian) on active duty?
Have you been assigned a permanent duty station in Nebraska, or is Nebraska your Home of Record?
Are you (or your spouse or parent/guardian) a Military Veteran, and can you (or your spouse or parent/guardian) demonstrate objective intent to be a Nebraska Resident?
Were you recruited to Nebraska for full-time employment because of your special talents or skills OR were you transferred to Nebraska by a business entity? (either or condition)
Are you the spouse or dependent of someone who was recruited to Nebraska for full-time employment because of their special talents or skills, OR were they transferred to Nebraska by a business entity? (either or condition)
Are you (or your spouse or parent/guardian) an active-duty member of the military with Nebraska as your (or their) Home of Record?
Are you a member of one of the following Native American Tribes?
Arapaho, Arikara, Cheyenne, Comanche, Crow, Dakota Sioux, Dhegihan, Hidatsa, Iowa, Jicarilla Apache, Kansa, Kickapoo, Kiowa, Lakota Sioux, Mandan, Missouria, Nakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, Omaha, Osage, Otoe, Pawnee, Ponca, Potawatomie, Quapaw, Sac and Fox, Santee Sioux, Southern Cheyenne or Winnebago
Have you, in the last two years, attended University or a Nebraska state college as a resident for tuition purposes?
Are you a permanent staff member of the University of Nebraska, one of the Nebraska state colleges or a community college in Nebraska with at least part-time employment?
Are you the spouse or dependent of someone who is a permanent staff member of the University of Nebraska, one of the Nebraska state colleges or a community college in Nebraska with at least part-time employment?
All Done!
Based on your answers, you may qualify for Resident Tuition.
If you've received a high school diploma (or its equivalent) in Nebraska, you likely qualify for resident tuition at Nebraska.
Generally, dependents of Nebraska residents qualify for the resident tuition rate at the university.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at the following residency categories for instructions:
- A: Legal Age or Emancipated Minor
- B: Dependent Minor
- C: Legal Age Dependent
- E: Asylee, Refugee or Permanent Resident Alien
Generally, dependents of Nebraska residents qualify for the resident tuition rate at the university.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at the following residency categories for instructions:
- B: Dependent Minor
- C: Legal Age Dependent
People who are married to someone who was a Nebraska resident prior to the marriage generally qualify for the resident tuition at Nebraska.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at residency category D for instructions.
Active-duty military personnel, their spouses and their dependents generally qualify for resident tuition at Nebraska if they are stationed in, or if their Home of Record is Nebraska.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at residency category G for instructions.
Military veterans who have been off duty for three years or fewer, their spouse or dependents generally qualify for resident tuition at Nebraska if they establish Nebraska residence.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at residency category M for instructions.
If you (or your spouse or parent/guardian) have been recruited or transferred to work in Nebraska by an employer generally qualify for resident tuition at Nebraska.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at residency category K for instructions.
Members of many Native American tribes qualify for the resident tuition at Nebraska.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at residency category J for instructions.
If you (or your spouse or parent/guardian) have been recruited or transferred to work in Nebraska by an employer generally qualify for resident tuition at Nebraska.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at residency category I for instructions.
Staff members of the University, any Nebraska State College or any Nebraska Community College, along with their spouses and dependents generally qualify for resident tuition at Nebraska.
To confirm your residency status, submit the Application for Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes on the Profile tab in your MyRED account. Please look at residency category F for instructions.
If you'd like to review your residency status, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Based on your answers, you likely do not qualify for resident tuition.
As an out-of-state student at Nebraska you may qualify for scholarships to help offset tuition.
If you'd like to review your residency status, please don't hesitate to contact us.