Undergraduate Tuition and Fees 2026-2027

Undergraduate tuition is assessed by the credit hour and the program. See below for a full listing of the tuition rates and fees that apply to undergraduate students. 

Academic Year Undergraduate Tuition (Course Numbers 100 - 499)

Resident Undergraduate Tuition

Resident Undergrad Base Rate

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

 

$303.00

$303.00

$303.00

College of Architecture Courses - Undergraduate - Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

 

$409.00

$409.00

$409.00

 

In-person Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$106.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$409.00

 

Field Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$106.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$409.00

 

Online Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$106.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$409.00
College of Business Courses - Undergraduate - Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

 

$375.00

$375.00

$375.00

 

In-person Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$72.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$375.00

 

Field Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$72.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$375.00

 

Online Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$72.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$375.00
College of Engineering Courses - Undergraduate - Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

Includes Comp Sci & Eng; Ag Eng; Bio Sys Eng

$435.00

$435.00

$435.00

 

In-person Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$132.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$435.00

 

Field Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$132.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$435.00

 

Online Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$132.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$435.00
IDEA: Online Higher Education Alliance

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

CSNR/CEHS

-

-

$448.00

UNO: Criminal Justice - Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Field

Online / Web Conference

-

$480.00

$431.00

UNO: Gerontology - Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Field

Online / Web Conference

-

$275.00

$303.00

UNO: Social Work - Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Field

Online / Web Conference

-

$319.00

$333.00

Non-resident Undergraduate Tuition

Non-Resident Undergraduate Base Tuition
Additional DetailsIn Person / Web ConferencingFieldOnline

 

$972.00

$972.00

$972.00

 

In-person Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Non-resident Tuition$669.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$972.00
Field Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Non-resident Tuition$669.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$972.00
Online Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Non-resident Tuition$669.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$972.00
College of Architecture Courses - Undergraduate - Non-Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

 

$1,243.00

$1,243.00

$1,243.00

 

In-person Breakdown
Base Rate

$303.00

Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)

$106.00

Non-resident Tuition

$669.00

Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)

$165.00

Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour

$1,243.00

 

Field Breakdown
Base Rate

$303.00

Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)

$106.00

Non-resident Tuition

$669.00

Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)

$165.00

Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour

$1,243.00

 

Online Breakdown
Base Rate

$303.00

Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)

$106.00

Non-resident Tuition

$669.00

Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)

$165.00

Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour

$1,243.00

College of Business Courses - Undergraduate - Non-Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

 

$1,204.00

$1,204.00

$1,204.00

 

In-person Breakdown
Base Rate

$303.00

Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)

$72.00

Non-resident Tuition

$669.00

Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)

$160.00

Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour

$1,204.00

 

Field Breakdown
Base Rate

$303.00

Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)

$72.00

Non-resident Tuition

$669.00

Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)

$160.00

Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour

$1,204.00

 

Online Breakdown
Base Rate

$303.00

Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)

$72.00

Non-resident Tuition

$669.00

Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)

$160.00

Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour

$1,204.00

College of Engineering Courses - Undergraduate - Non-Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

Includes Comp Sci & Eng; Ag Eng; Bio Sys Eng

$1,268.00

$1,268.00

$1,268.00

 

In-person Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$132.00
Non-resident Tuition$669.00
Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)$164.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$1,268.00

 

Field Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$132.00
Non-resident Tuition$669.00
Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)$164.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$1,268.00
Online Breakdown
Base Rate$303.00
Resident Differential (CBA, ENG, ARCH)$132.00
Non-resident Tuition$669.00
Non-resident Differential (CBA,ENG, ARCH)$164.00
Total Rate Assessed Per Credit Hour$1,268.00
IDEA: Online Higher Education Alliance

Additional Details

In Person / Web Conferencing

Field

Online

CASNR/CEHS

-

-

$448.00

UNO: Gerontology - Non-Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Field

Online / Web Conferencing

 

$975.00

$796.00

UNO: Gerontology - Non-Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Field

Online / Web Conferencing

 

$865.00

$704.00

UNO: Social Work - Non-Resident

Additional Details

In Person / Field

Online / Web Conferencing

 

$865.00

$704.00

Mandatory Fees

Registration Fee

A registration fee of $20 is due each semester a student registers for classes.

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

$20.00

-

Technology Fee

An $15.00 per credit hour fee with a $225.00 limit each semester is assessed to provide information technology resources to all UNL students.

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

-

$15.00

ID Card Fee

A charge of $20 is assessed for your first NCard. Visit the NCard site for more information about replacement fees.

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

$20.00

-

Late Registration Fee

A Late Registration Fee is charged for processing an initial registration during the Late Registration period.

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

$100.00

-

International Student Fee

International students receiving services from the International Student Services Office will be assessed an International Student Fee

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

$200.00

-

Library Fee

The Library Fee supports UNL Libraries' physical and digital resources, as well as programs and support to benefit our community. 

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

-

$8.25

University Program/Facilities Fee - Fall/Spring

University Program Facilities Fee, also referred to as UPFF, is assessed to students attending in-person or web conferencing classes.  Find details about how the fee is determined and used at Student Life's page

Term

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

Fall/Spring

$743.55 per term

-

University Program/Facilities Fee - Summer

University Program Facilities Fee, also referred to as UPFF, is assessed to students attending in-person or web conferencing classes.  Find details about how the fee is determined and used at Student Life's page

Term 

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

Summer

$291.13 per term

-

Online Course Fee

All online courses "ES/EX" Online Distance Courses will be assessed a $35 per hour fee.

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

-

$35.00

Late Fee (assessed monthly if delinquent)

A late payment fee of $35 is assessed each month on delinquent accounts by the Office of Student Accounts.

Flat Rate Amount

Per Credit Hour Amount

$35 /month

-

Mandatory Student Health Insurance

International students with a J or F Visa type (J1, J2, F1, F2) are required to hold insurance and will automatically be assessed insurance by UNL.  If students have comparable coverage, they may elect to waive UNL's plan by completing a waiver request.  More information can be found at our Insurance Information page. 

Coverage PeriodFall 2026Spring/Summer 2027
Premium

$,1920.15

$2,656.75

 

Unfortunately, UNL is currently not able to offer a voluntary plan to other students at this time. 

Estimated Cost of Attendance for Undergraduate Students

Estimated Cost of Attendance, or COA is a standardized estimate of the overall cost of University of Nebraska-Lincoln for a specific period. It represents the best estimate of expenses a student might expect to incur.

Estimated Cost of Attendance | Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid | Nebraska (unl.edu)