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69.8%Acceptance
$9,172Tuition
4,479Students
43%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,872Earnings
#15 in LouisianaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,172
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,008
Average Net Price
$11,147
Students Receiving Financial Aid
40.4%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,174
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,515
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,646
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,750
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$199/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
63.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
28.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
40.4%

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 $9,768
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,045
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,955
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,481
$110,001+ $15,674

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $11,147 per year at UNO, far below the sticker price. Lower-income families (under $30,000) pay just $9,768 annually, while wealthy families ($110,000+) pay $15,674. Over four years, that ranges from $39,000 to $63,000 total. The university keeps costs manageable for a diverse student body where 40% receive Pell Grants.

Graduates carry a median debt of $18,750, translating to monthly payments of $199. With median earnings hitting $39,311 in the first year after graduation, loan payments represent about 6% of gross income. That's reasonable compared to national averages. In-state students get the best financial deal here, comprising 92% of enrollment and benefiting from Louisiana's relatively low tuition rates at this public research university.

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