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$3,285Tuition
7,629Students
25%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,773Earnings
#20 in NebraskaPublic2-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,285
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,815
Average Net Price
$4,005
Students Receiving Financial Aid
19.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,341
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Median Debt at Graduation
$8,217
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$87/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
41.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
7.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
19.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,961
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,532
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,471
$75,001 – $110,000 $6,494
$110,001+ $8,771

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $2,961 after aid, while those making over $110,000 face $8,771 annually. The typical student pays $4,005 net price per year. Over two years, that totals around $8,000 for most families.

Only 7.52% of students take federal loans, keeping debt remarkably low. Graduates who do borrow owe a median $8,217, translating to $87 monthly payments. With median earnings hitting $38,773 ten years out, loan payments consume just 2.7% of income. The 41.50% loan repayment rate reflects the manageable debt burden.

Nearly 95% of students come from Nebraska, taking advantage of the affordable in-state rate of $3,285. Low-income families get the best deal here, paying less than $3,000 annually while accessing career training that leads to steady employment for 94.7% of graduates.

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