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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE 4 year Public

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,872

Cost of attendance at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,002

Cost of attendance at University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln was $18,403. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UNL

UNL net price calculator

$18,403

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Nebraska and nationwide.

Nebraska's average $15,681
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UNL for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $18,403 $1,062 (6%) $12,172 $13,585 $15,526 $19,044 $21,706
2021 $17,341 $248 (1%) $11,672 $13,453 $15,394 $19,553 $21,462
2020 $17,093 $222 (1%) $12,216 $13,508 $16,197 $19,663 $20,947
2019 $17,315 $502 (3%) $13,161 $14,111 $17,296 $20,513 $22,149
2018 $16,813 $351 (2%) $12,948 $13,579 $16,268 $20,245 $21,525
2017 $16,462 $814 (5%) $12,268 $13,165 $16,331 $19,964 $20,973
2016 $15,648 $539 (4%) $11,782 $12,656 $15,629 $19,184 $20,264
2015 $15,109 $23 $11,395 $12,149 $15,016 $19,067 $19,869
2014 $15,132 -- $11,123 $12,109 $15,470 $19,063 $19,683

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Nebraska-Lincoln's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $26,316 $66 $9,872 $15,344 $1,100
2021 $26,250 $534 (2%) $9,690 $15,560 $1,000
2020 $25,716 $782 (3%) $9,522 $15,150 $1,044
2019 $24,934 $390 (2%) $9,242 $14,676 $1,016
2018 $24,544 $1,351 (6%) $8,978 $14,496 $1,070
2017 $23,193 $1,578 (7%) $8,537 $13,644 $1,012
2016 $21,615 $411 (2%) $8,367 $12,178 $1,070
2015 $21,204 $144 $8,070 $12,084 $1,050
2014 $21,060 $166 $8,060 $11,950 $1,050
2013 $21,226 -- $7,984 $12,192 $1,050

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UNL provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 6,936 dormitories available to its students at $7,485 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UNL is $832 per month.
Does UNL provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at UNL for one academic year is $4,653, which works out to $517 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UNL estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,100.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UNL estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,424
  • If living off-campus, with family: $3,424
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,424
How much is UNL application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UNL offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $259 $341
For out-of-state students $830 $996

Housing and Meal

University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $4,653 $7,485 N/A 21 6,936
2021 $4,278 $7,004 N/A 21 6,899
2020 $4,550 $7,280 N/A 0 6,478
2019 $4,450 $7,880 N/A 0 6,923
2018 $4,450 $6,594 N/A 0 7,200
2017 $4,300 $6,370 N/A 21 7,239
2016 $4,250 $6,060 N/A 21 7,818

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Nebraska-Lincoln during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

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