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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

22% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Nebraska enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$13,856
Total Cost of Attendance$26,697

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $12,751 $51,004
$30-48k $13,054 $52,216
$48-75k $14,699 $58,796
$75-110k $18,975 $75,900
$110k+ $22,346 $89,384

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Nebraska

22.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
$21,000
Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Nebraska Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$56,887
Median Earnings (10yr)
$21,000
Median Debt
2.7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Nebraska — 2.7x ratio is solid — most graduates can comfortably manage their student loans.

University of Nebraska True Cost by Family Income

22% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating U Nebraska enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family IncomeAnnual Net Price4-Year Total
$0-30k $12,751 $51,004
$30-48k $13,054 $52,216
$48-75k $14,699 $58,796
$75-110k $18,975 $75,900
$110k+ $22,346 $89,384

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board$13,856
Total Cost of Attendance$26,697

Financial Aid & Student Debt

22.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
Students from low-income families
$21,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Federal loans only
$47,692
Median Earnings (6yr)
6 years after enrollment

University of Nebraska Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Nebraska actually cost per year?
University of Nebraska's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $26,697/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $16,365/yr, a 39% discount off sticker price.
Does University of Nebraska offer good financial aid?
22% of University of Nebraska students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Nebraska also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Nebraska requires it.
What income bracket pays the least at University of Nebraska?
Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $12,751/yr at University of Nebraska after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $22,346/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.
Is University of Nebraska worth the cost?
University of Nebraska graduates earn a median of $56,887 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $106,788 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.
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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Nebraska is not affiliated with DeepColleges.