Cost of Attendance Notes:
The cost of attendance is a standardized estimate of the expenses a student may incur while attending the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. It includes tuition and fees, housing and food, books and supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. These estimates are intended to help students and families plan for the academic year.
Living expenses (housing and food): estimated based on the average cost of on-campus housing (defaulted to a traditional double room) or typical off-campus rent and utilities. Meal costs are based on the estimated expense of three meals per day. View on-campus housing and food plan billing rates.
Note: All incoming first-year students enrolled for six or more credit hours are required to live in approved on-campus housing. Students who enroll but do not meet the on-campus residency requirement will be charged for an unassigned traditional double room.
Tuition and fees: estimated based on 15 credit hours per fall/spring semester for undergraduate and law students, and 9 credit hours per fall/spring semester for graduate students.
Note: Some colleges, including the College of Business, College of Architecture, and College of Engineering, assess additional differential tuition per course, regardless of major.
Personal expenses: includes estimates for transportation, clothing, and other miscellaneous personal costs.
Licensure and certification costs: Students in academic programs that lead to professional licensure or certification will see an additional cost allowance included during the final year of their program.
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance for 2025–2026
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $11,100 | $30,330 |
| Housing & Food | $14,210 | $14,210 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Loan Fees (if applicable) | $64 | $64 |
| Total | $28,802 | $48,032 |
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $11,100 | $30,330 |
| Housing & Food | $6,126 | $6,126 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Loan Fees (if applicable) | $64 | $64 |
| Total | $20,718 | $39,948 |
Graduate Cost of Attendance for 2025–2026
Note: this represents programs that are typically 9 credit hours per semester
Some online graduate programs have distinct tuition and fee structures. To provide greater transparency and help students plan more accurately, we’ve included direct links to detailed cost breakdowns for the following programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), MS in Business Analytics, MS in Supply Chain Management, MS in Finance, and Master of Engineering Management. These pages provide the most up-to-date information and should be reviewed alongside the estimated cost of attendance to understand full educational expenses.
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $8,950 | $22,198 |
Housing & Food (on campus apartment) | $14,980 ($16,040) | $14,980 ($16,040) |
| Books & Supplies | $924 | $924 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,680 | $2,680 |
Loan Fees (if applicable) (Grad PLUS loan fee, if applicable) | $160 ($502) | $160 ($502) |
| Total | $27,694 | $40,942 |
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $8,950 | $22,198 |
| Housing & Food | $6,126 | $6,126 |
| Books & Supplies | $924 | $924 |
| Personal | $2,680 | $2,680 |
Loan Fees (if applicable) (Grad PLUS loan fee, if applicable) | $160 ($502) | $160 ($502) |
| Total | $18,840 | $32,088 |
College of Law Cost of Attendance for 2025–2026
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $17,646 | $40,836 |
Housing & Food (on campus apartment) | $14,980 ($16,040) | $14,980 ($16,040) |
| Books & Supplies | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Personal Expenses | $5,158 | $5,158 |
Loan Fees (if applicable) (Grad PLUS loan fee, if applicable) | $160 ($502) | $160 ($502) |
| Total | $39,994 | $63,184 |
| Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $17,646 | $40,836 |
| Housing & Food | $6,126 | $6,126 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Personal Expenses | $5,158 | $5,158 |
Loan Fees (if applicable) (Grad PLUS loan fee, if applicable) | $160 ($502) | $160 ($502) |
| Total | $31,140 | $54,330 |
*"Living at Home" is defined as a student residing at home with parent/guardian.