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Can You Afford University of Nebraska - Lincoln?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at UNL’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $14,635 & $43,252

Worried about paying the full cost of $43,252 to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Nebraska, the university offers a discount of 64.2% off tuition and fees. Also, 83.0% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $8,863. Students from low-income families receive an average of $11,487 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Nebraska (no aid)

Tuition and fees$9,562
+ Room and board$12,186
+ Other expenses$4,374
Total cost$26,122
Affordability Score (50 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Nebraska (with average aid)

Total cost$26,122
- Grants and scholarships$8,863
Net price$17,259
Affordability Score (56 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Nebraska

Total cost$26,122
- Grants and scholarships$11,487
Net price$14,635
Affordability Score (57 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$26,692
+ Room and board$12,186
+ Other expenses$4,374
Total cost$43,252
Affordability Score (26 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$43,252
- Grants and scholarships$8,863
Net price$34,389
Affordability Score (13 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$43,252
- Grants and scholarships$11,487
Net price$31,765
Affordability Score (10 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at UNL.

Projected Costs Between $66,510 and $269,503 For a Four Year Degree. Between $32,051 and $130,144 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2020 - 2021 was $26,122. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 2.2% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $27,284 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $29,125, for a bachelor degree candidate ($27,884 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $112,791 over the course of four years ($55,168 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $195,156 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.5%. The expected two-year cost is $94,241.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Cost With Interest for Residents of Nebraska

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.4%2.2%
Freshman year$15,735$18,442$27,284
Senior year$16,316$19,063$27,884
Total 2-year net price$32,051$37,505$55,168
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$12,210$14,288$21,017
Total monthly payment$369$432$635
Total amount paid$44,261$51,793$76,185
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.4%2.2%
Freshman year$15,735$18,442$27,284
Senior year$17,542$20,370$29,125
Total 4-year net price$66,510$77,581$112,791
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$25,338$29,555$42,969
Total monthly payment$765$893$1,298
Total amount paid$91,848$107,136$155,760

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.1%3.5%
Freshman year$34,423$37,288$46,315
Senior year$35,834$38,828$47,926
Total 2-year net price$70,258$76,116$94,241
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$26,766$28,998$35,902
Total monthly payment$809$876$1,085
Total amount paid$97,023$105,114$130,144
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.1%3.5%
Freshman year$34,423$37,288$46,315
Senior year$38,833$42,102$51,320
Total 4-year net price$146,394$158,650$195,156
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$55,771$60,440$74,347
Total monthly payment$1,685$1,826$2,246
Total amount paid$202,165$219,090$269,503

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

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