by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Nebraska-Lincoln, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Nebraska-Lincoln came in at $10,434 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $28,584. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees came to $2,184 in-state and $2,184 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,250 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| Total | $10,434 | $28,584 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would University of Nebraska-Lincoln cost for part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Nebraska-Lincoln costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Nebraska-Lincoln is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,770 | $24,900 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,770 | $24,900 |
| One Year Ago | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,250 | $26,400 |
This chart shows the way tuition at UNL has shifted across recent years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $29,419 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.87%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $10,629. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.93%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $29,134.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,629 | $29,134 |
| In 2 Years | $10,827 | $29,695 |
| In 3 Years | $11,029 | $30,266 |
| In 4 Years | $11,235 | $30,848 |
| In 5 Years | $11,445 | $31,442 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $119,943, compared with about $43,720 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Nebraska-Lincoln, check out the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Financial Aid page.
