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Net Price of Nebraska Colleges by Income

Cost of Nebraska Colleges Zoom In

Source: National Center for Educational Statistics. This is the most recent data available as of January 2023

Questions & Answers

What do all these numbers mean?

All costs shown here are the average net cost paid by families in each income bracket for one year at the college in question. Net cost is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus government grants and institutional scholarships. Figures are based on data from the 2020-21 school year, which is the latest available as of January 2023.

What is “Total Cost” on the chart?

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for one year at that particular college. It includes:

  • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
  • Room and board (on campus)
  • Books and supplies
  • Other expenses (travel and personal)

There are detailed chart below for each school that shows these expenses. Click here to go to the individual cost breakdown for schools.

How can I use this information?

This information is useful for building a realistic college budget. It's a good place to start until you better understand your specific circumstances. For example, let's say your income is $100,000 per year. This chart shows that the average state school would run $17,626 and the average private school would be $22,949. You can also get information on specific Nebraska schools in the chart above or the tables below.

Will my family pay the amount on this chart?

Probably not. The numbers are averages. You may be below average or above average. However, there are two key points we can learn from this data:

  1. Families with higher incomes ($75,000-$110,000 and $110,000+) will most likely pay close to full price at the public schools.
  2. Private colleges have a higher list price but offer more discounts. This brings their net price much closer to the cost of state-funded schools.

Where did this information come from?

As part of federal financial aid, colleges are required to provide detailed cost information to the U.S. government. This data is made available to the public through the National Center for Education Statistics. For more details, click here.

What about athletes, merit aid or minority students?

Athletes, high achieving students, and those with minority status are averaged in with everyone else. Within each income bracket, there are families that pay more than average and families that pay less than average.

The costs on this chart seem large. How can families afford to pay it?

For many families paying for college is not easy, but in the end they figure out. Most families will pay their net cost of college with some combination of:

  • College savings and investments
  • Payments from current income
  • Loans
  • Outside scholarships (check out the Scholarship Guide For Busy Parents to learn how your student can win scholarships)
  • Tax planning
  • Student work
Cost of Nebraska Schools Explanation

Net Price:

Net prices is the total cost of attendance for one year, minus the average amount in government grants and institutional scholarships the school awards. This is an average, so you may pay above the average or below the average. Your exact net price is likely to be different and sometimes drastically different.

Most families will pay the net price with some combination of savings and investments, current income and various loans. Some students will also receive scholarships from sources other than the federal or state government or the college. Any scholarships and grants from these outside sources are not included in the data. However, government grants and institutional scholarships are included in the averages.

Total Cost at University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2020-21)
Tuition and Fees $9,690
Room and Board $12,186
Books $1,000
Other Expenses $3,374
Total $26,250

Total Cost:

Total cost is the total cost of attendance for that particular institution for the 2020-21 school year. This is the latest data available as of January 2023. Total costs include:

  • Tuition and fees (in-state tuition for public schools)
  • Room and board (on campus)
  • Books and supplies
  • Other expenses (travel and personal)

College Total Cost
Family Income NE Public $22,751 NE Private $40,707
$0 - $30k $12,492 $17,434
$30,001 – $48k $13,109 $17,088
$48,001 – $75k $14,969 $20,722
$75,001 – $110k $17,626 $22,949
$110,001+ $18,731 $23,995

Public vs. Private Averages

This table shows the average total cost of attendance for the Nebraska public and private colleges we have included in our analysis. The costs include a breakdown of the average net price paid by family income. Notice that the average private college is $4,000-$6,000 more than the average public school, depending on your income bracket. It is important to stress that these are averages. Most families will not be average, and their individual circumstances could be drastically different. I encourage all families to work with their preferred colleges to get information specific to their family.

Below are similar charts for each individual private and public college in Nebraska. Click a school to view its complete chart.

Public NE Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Chadron State College

    Chadron
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $7,634 $7,844
    Room and Board $8,126 $8,534
    Books $1,800 $1,800
    Other Expenses $5,508 $5,814
    Total $23,068 $23,992
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,376 $11,832
    $30,001 - $48k $11,976 $12,456
    $48,001 - $75k $15,645 $16,272
    $75,001 - $110k $17,858 $18,573
    $110,001+ $18,227 $18,957
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney

    Kearney
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $7,962 $7,986
    Room and Board $10,776 $11,080
    Books $700 $712
    Other Expenses $4,640 $4,522
    Total $24,078 $24,300
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,039 $14,168
    $30,001 - $48k $14,058 $14,188
    $48,001 - $75k $15,894 $16,041
    $75,001 - $110k $18,174 $18,342
    $110,001+ $20,759 $20,950
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Omaha
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $8,136 $8,136
    Room and Board $10,196 $10,414
    Books $1,120 $1,120
    Other Expenses $3,770 $3,718
    Total $23,222 $23,388
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,037 $11,116
    $30,001 - $48k $11,498 $11,580
    $48,001 - $75k $13,312 $13,407
    $75,001 - $110k $17,036 $17,158
    $110,001+ $18,208 $18,338
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Lincoln
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $9,690 $9,872
    Room and Board $12,186 $11,920
    Books $1,000 $1,100
    Other Expenses $3,374 $3,424
    Total $26,250 $26,316
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $12,172 $12,203
    $30,001 - $48k $13,585 $13,619
    $48,001 - $75k $15,526 $15,565
    $75,001 - $110k $19,044 $19,092
    $110,001+ $21,706 $21,761
  • Peru State College

    Peru
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $7,920 $7,680
    Room and Board $8,680 $8,680
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $1,736 $1,500
    Total $19,536 $19,060
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $14,795 $14,435
    $30,001 - $48k $15,883 $15,496
    $48,001 - $75k $15,252 $14,880
    $75,001 - $110k $16,917 $16,505
    $110,001+ $16,291 $15,894
  • Wayne State College

    Wayne
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $7,428 $7,618
    Room and Board $8,580 $8,690
    Books $1,200 $1,300
    Other Expenses $3,142 $3,214
    Total $20,350 $20,822
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $11,535 $11,803
    $30,001 - $48k $11,652 $11,922
    $48,001 - $75k $14,187 $14,516
    $75,001 - $110k $16,724 $17,112
    $110,001+ $17,193 $17,592

Private NE Schools Cost Breakdown

  • Bellevue University

    Bellevue
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $7,851 $8,310
    Room and Board $9,090 $10,683
    Books $1,350 $1,833
    Other Expenses $3,780 $3,924
    Total $22,071 $24,750
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,060 $19,131
    $30,001 - $48k $13,319 $14,936
    $48,001 - $75k $15,881 $17,809
    $75,001 - $110k $16,662 $18,684
    $110,001+ $16,056 $18,005
  • Clarkson College

    Omaha
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $14,496 $14,880
    Room and Board $7,284 $7,284
    Books $814 $814
    Other Expenses $3,012 $2,996
    Total $25,606 $25,974
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $10,097 $10,242
    $30,001 - $48k $13,154 $13,343
    $48,001 - $75k $18,313 $18,576
    $75,001 - $110k $17,454 $17,705
    $110,001+ $23,537 $23,875
  • Concordia University-Nebraska

    Seward
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $34,900 $36,310
    Room and Board $9,240 $9,600
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $2,455 $2,495
    Total $47,595 $49,405
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,513 $18,179
    $30,001 - $48k $18,194 $18,886
    $48,001 - $75k $20,322 $21,095
    $75,001 - $110k $23,219 $24,102
    $110,001+ $24,465 $25,395
  • Creighton University

    Omaha
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $43,018 $44,524
    Room and Board $11,600 $11,700
    Books $1,200 $1,200
    Other Expenses $2,800 $2,800
    Total $58,618 $60,224
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $24,639 $25,314
    $30,001 - $48k $23,129 $23,763
    $48,001 - $75k $27,241 $27,987
    $75,001 - $110k $30,031 $30,854
    $110,001+ $33,463 $34,380
  • Doane University-Arts & Sciences

    Crete
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $36,800 $37,880
    Room and Board $10,000 $10,300
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $4,730 $4,730
    Total $52,530 $53,910
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $20,241 $20,773
    $30,001 - $48k $18,844 $19,339
    $48,001 - $75k $23,159 $23,767
    $75,001 - $110k $23,717 $24,340
    $110,001+ $26,140 $26,827
  • Hastings College

    Hastings
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $32,770 $33,590
    Room and Board $10,290 $10,810
    Books $100 $100
    Other Expenses $3,994 $3,994
    Total $47,154 $48,494
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,109 $17,595
    $30,001 - $48k $15,850 $16,300
    $48,001 - $75k $18,643 $19,173
    $75,001 - $110k $23,664 $24,336
    $110,001+ $25,486 $26,210
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

    Omaha
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $16,708 $16,207
    Room and Board $9,802 $9,820
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $5,148 $5,158
    Total $32,658 $32,185
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $19,618 $19,334
    $30,001 - $48k $18,918 $18,644
    $48,001 - $75k $21,390 $21,080
    $75,001 - $110k $25,713 $25,341
    $110,001+ $23,630 $23,288
  • Midland University

    Fremont
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $35,528 $36,746
    Room and Board $9,226 $9,574
    Books $1,020 $1,020
    Other Expenses $2,092 $2,486
    Total $47,866 $49,826
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $17,246 $17,952
    $30,001 - $48k $17,179 $17,882
    $48,001 - $75k $21,036 $21,897
    $75,001 - $110k $24,742 $25,755
    $110,001+ $23,502 $24,464
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University

    Lincoln
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $36,854 $38,334
    Room and Board $10,258 $10,944
    Books $1,000 $1,000
    Other Expenses $3,500 $3,500
    Total $51,612 $53,778
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $19,441 $20,257
    $30,001 - $48k $19,243 $20,051
    $48,001 - $75k $25,358 $26,422
    $75,001 - $110k $26,563 $27,678
    $110,001+ $27,594 $28,752
  • College of Saint Mary

    Omaha
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $21,370 $21,800
    Room and Board $8,000 $8,000
    Books $864 $881
    Other Expenses $2,986 $3,045
    Total $33,220 $33,726
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $10,658 $10,820
    $30,001 - $48k $9,800 $9,949
    $48,001 - $75k $14,300 $14,518
    $75,001 - $110k $19,143 $19,435
    $110,001+ $21,811 $22,143
  • Union College

    Lincoln
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $25,340 $26,060
    Room and Board $7,170 $7,210
    Books $1,600 $1,600
    Other Expenses $3,790 $4,020
    Total $37,900 $38,890
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $19,752 $20,268
    $30,001 - $48k $21,124 $21,676
    $48,001 - $75k $23,890 $24,514
    $75,001 - $110k $26,467 $27,158
    $110,001+ $21,583 $22,147
  • York College

    York
    Year 2020-21 2021-22
    Tuition and Fees $19,810 $19,900
    Room and Board $8,790 $8,550
    Books $300 $300
    Other Expenses $2,750 $2,750
    Total $31,650 $31,500
    Family Income Net Cost (Actual) Net Cost (Estimated)
    $0-$30k $15,831 $15,756
    $30,001 - $48k $16,296 $16,219
    $48,001 - $75k $19,125 $19,034
    $75,001 - $110k $18,016 $17,931
    $110,001+ $20,669 $20,571
 

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