Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $8,302
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,260
- Average Net Price
- $16,488
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 33.5%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $11,936
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $11,936
- Books & Supplies
- $770
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $21,008
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 70.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 37.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 33.5%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,187 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $13,627 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $14,549 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $18,575 |
| $110,001+ | $20,731 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $21,008 sticker price at UNK. The average net price is $16,488 after aid. Low-income families pay just $13,187, while those earning over $110,000 pay $20,731. Over four years, expect to spend between $53,000 and $83,000 depending on your family's income.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,500, creating monthly payments around $207. With median earnings hitting $50,105 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 5% of gross income. The 70% loan repayment rate shows most students can handle their debt load. In-state students get the strongest value since 91% of enrollment comes from Nebraska. Rural Nebraska families particularly benefit from UNK's mission to serve regional communities while keeping costs manageable.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $19,500, creating monthly payments around $207. With median earnings hitting $50,105 ten years after graduation, that payment represents about 5% of gross income. The 70% loan repayment rate shows most students can handle their debt load. In-state students get the strongest value since 91% of enrollment comes from Nebraska. Rural Nebraska families particularly benefit from UNK's mission to serve regional communities while keeping costs manageable.
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