University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NEPublicRank 1389 of 1,732Traditional rank 908 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,899 |
| $30–48k | $12,714 |
| $48–75k | $15,125 |
| $75–110k | $19,953 |
| $110k+ | $22,012 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $9,872 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $10,108 |
| Change | $236 (+2.4%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $27,748 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $13,856 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +9.4% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 66% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 84% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 24% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 40% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $4,933 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | −$177 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Peru State College | $8,964 | $588 |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney | $8,779 | −$2,176 |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha | $7,339 | −$2,975 |
| Chadron State College | $6,849 | −$1,000 |
| Wayne State College | $5,875 | −$1,742 |
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