Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,912 when living on campus and $26,912 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,717 when living on campus and $34,717 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Chadron State College | - | $8,078 | $1,300 | $13,760 | $13,760 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $10,108 | $27,748 | $1,250 | $17,298 | $17,298 |
| Average | $10,108 | $17,913 | $1,275 | $15,529 | $15,529 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,108 for in-state students and $17,913 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.05% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,748 and Chadron State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,078 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Chadron State College | $7,354 | $7,354 | - | $8,078 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $9,620 | $26,750 | $10,108 | $27,748 |
| Average | $8,487 | $17,052 | $10,108 | $17,913 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $7,276 for state residents and $15,751 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.61% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Nebraska-Lincoln requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $18,468 and Chadron State College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,600.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Chadron State College | $6,183 | $10,833 | $6,383 | $11,183 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $7,781 | $19,571 | $8,168 | $20,318 |
| Average | $6,982 | $15,202 | $7,276 | $15,751 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,529 when a student lives on campus and $15,529 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Chadron State College | $9,248 | $4,512 | $9,248 | $4,512 | - |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln | $13,856 | $3,442 | $13,856 | $3,442 | - |
| Average | $11,552 | $3,977 | $11,552 | $3,977 | - |