by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Nebraska - Lincoln, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on UNL costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At University of Nebraska - Lincoln the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $26,720 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $9,590 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $24,900 | $1,820 | $26,720 |
| In-State | $7,770 | $1,820 | $9,590 |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of Nebraska - Lincoln cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. At $26,720 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University of Nebraska - Lincoln was high when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Nebraska pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Nebraska pay an average of $9,590 a year to attend UNL, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how UNL compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Nebraska - Lincoln Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state University of Nebraska - Lincoln increased with an average annual rate of 2.22% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $10,316 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at UNL to be $20,861, and $42,661 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 2.56% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $28,401 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $57,529 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at UNL, and $118,039 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at UNL.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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