The Cheapest Colleges in Nebraska by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Nebraska but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Nebraska for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Nebraska list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Nebraska tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Nebraska are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Nebraska? Leading the colleges list is University of Phoenix Omaha Campus in Omaha with an out of state total cost of $16,470.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 University of Phoenix Omaha CampusOmaha, Private For Profit |
$16,470 | NA | NA |
#2 Peru State CollegePeru, Public Not For Profit |
$17,560 | NA | NA |
#3 Wayne State CollegeWayne, Public Not For Profit |
$17,608 | NA | NA |
#4 Chadron State CollegeChadron, Public Not For Profit |
$18,208 | NA | NA |
#5 Purdue Global Lincoln CampusLincoln, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |
#6 Purdue Global Omaha CampusOmaha, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |
#7 Bellevue UniversityBellevue, Private Not For Profit |
$20,826 | NA | NA |
#8 Clarkson CollegeOmaha, Private Not For Profit |
$22,978 | NA | NA |
#9 University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, Public Not For Profit |
$25,984 | 51 | 38 |
#10 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha, Private Not For Profit |
$27,027 | 58 | 33 |
#11 BryanLGH College of Health SciencesLincoln, Private Not For Profit |
$27,525 | NA | NA |
#12 Nebraska Christian CollegePapillion, Private Not For Profit |
$28,568 | NA | NA |
#13 York CollegeYork, Private Not For Profit |
$28,750 | 31 | 13 |
#14 College of Saint MaryOmaha, Private Not For Profit |
$30,681 | NA | NA |
#15 Grace UniversityOmaha, Private Not For Profit |
$31,304 | 33 | 11 |
#16 University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, Public Not For Profit |
$33,252 | 48 | 38 |
#17 Union CollegeLincoln, Private Not For Profit |
$34,870 | 37 | 10 |
#18 The Creative CenterOmaha, Private For Profit |
$36,992 | NA | NA |
#19 University of Nebraska LincolnLincoln, Public Not For Profit |
$40,022 | 63 | 73 |
#20 Hastings CollegeHastings, Private Not For Profit |
$44,500 | 46 | 50 |