University of Nebraska-Lincoln's cost of attendance is $26,697, and financial aid significantly reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $12,751; middle-income families pay around $14,699; and higher-income families pay approximately $22,346.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $26,697 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,584 |
| Room and Board | $14,120 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,950 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,747 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,751 |
| $30–48k | $13,054 |
| $48–75k | $14,699 |
| $75–110k | $18,975 |
| $110k+ | $22,346 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln's cost of attendance is $26,697, and financial aid significantly reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $12,751; middle-income families pay around $14,699; and higher-income families pay approximately $22,346. Azimuth ranks University of Nebraska-Lincoln #502 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. University of Nebraska-Lincoln participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The institution's public tuition structure and broad financial-aid reach help keep net prices accessible across income levels, particularly for low-income and middle-income families. Many students benefit from need-based aid that closes a meaningful portion of the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,769, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Nebraska–Lincoln earn a median of $62,769 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 62.8th percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,562 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Nebraska in the 64.9th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nebraska #507 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 65.8th percentile overall.
The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in Business fields, which account for 23% of graduates. Azimuth ranks Business Administration, Management and Operations #160 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with graduates earning a median of $67,918 four years after graduation. Azimuth ranks Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication #41 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 239 graduates earning $61,145, and Psychology, General ranks #207 nationally, with 237 graduates earning $49,965.
