An education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is an investment in your future. We are committed to helping you understand and plan for the cost.
As a public university, tuition rates vary by residency status. Undergraduate students are charged different rates based on whether they are classified as Nebraska residents, nonresidents or international students.
Not sure which rate applies to you? You can determine your residency status by completing a short questionnaire or reviewing the university's residency policy.
The tables below show estimated annual costs for full-time undergraduate students. Actual costs vary based on program, course load and living arrangements.
| Icon | Label | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees: | $11,472 | ||
| Housing & Food: | $13,950 | ||
| Subtotal: | $25,422 | * | |
| Books & Supplies: | $1,128 | ||
| Personal Expenses: | $2,324 | ||
| Total Estimate: | $28,874 | ||
* This estimate assumes 15 hours per semester for two semesters at $303 per credit hour and includes average rates for on-campus housing and 21 meals per week. Estimates are updated annually in July.
Loan fees estimated at $64 apply to students who receive federal student loans.
| Icon | Label | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees: | $31,542 | ||
| Housing & Food: | $13,950 | ||
| Subtotal: | $45,492 | * | |
| Books & Supplies: | $1,128 | ||
| Personal Expenses: | $2,324 | ||
| Total Estimate: | $48,944 | ||
* This estimate assumes 15 hours per semester for two semesters at $972 per credit hour and includes average rates for on-campus housing and 21 meals per week. Estimates are updated annually in July.
Loan fees estimated at $64 apply to students who receive federal student loans.
| Icon | Label | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees: | $31,942 | ||
| Housing & Food: | $13,950 | ||
| Health Insurance: | $3,976 | ||
| Subtotal: | $49,868 | * | |
| Books & Supplies: | $1,128 | ||
| Flights & Transportation: | $1,094 | ||
| Personal Expenses: | $1,230 | ||
| Total Estimate: | $53,320 | * | |
* This estimate assumes 15 hours per semester for two semesters and includes average rates for on-campus housing and meals. 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.
Husker Hub is Nebraska's one‑stop resource for student financial, academic and enrollment services, supporting financial aid, scholarships, registration and student accounts. The Husker Hub team is available Monday–Friday to answer your questions.
Nebraska offers a variety of scholarships that recognize academic achievement, leadership and service as an investment in your future success.
Students are automatically considered for scholarships during the admissions process. You can maximize your consideration for departmental scholarships as well as leadership and service scholarships by completing the Supplemental Scholarship Application.
Need‑based financial aid, including grants, loans and work-study employment, is available to eligible domestic students.
Your consideration for financial aid is determined by the information you provide when you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Form.
Part of preparing for college is understanding the options available to help cover the cost of attendance. While colleges and universities approach costs, scholarships and financial aid differently, the basics are the same.
Domestic first‑year and transfer students can use the Net Price Calculator to receive a personalized estimate of their overall cost to attend Nebraska.
The calculator considers residency, housing plans and potential financial aid to help you better understand what you may pay after scholarships and grants.
We can't wait for you to join the Husker community—take your next step to Nebraska today.
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 questionnaire to determine if you qualify as a Nebraska resident for tuition purposes.
Did you live in Nebraska for at least three years before graduating and 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?
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:
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:
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.
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.