University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law is $16,082 for Nebraska residents and $37,442 for out-of-state students according to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to public law schools in U.S., University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law' tuition is slightly lower than the average tuition of $43,678.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,108 for state residents and $27,748 for out-out-state students at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,168 for state residents and $20,318 for out-out-state students. The law school tuition is 34.94% higher than undergraduate tuition and 84.28% higher than graduate tuition at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $35K and $40K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law | $16,082 | $37,442 |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law has increased by 3.18% compared to last year. It has increased by 5.68% over the past 6 years from $35,428 to $37,442.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $38,633 with $1,191 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $37,868, which is $426 more than this year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $14,588 | $35,428 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $15,238 | $35,008 | ▼-1.19% |
| 2020-2021 | $15,554 | $36,194 | ▲3.39% |
| 2021-2022 | $15,582 | $36,222 | ▲0.08% |
| 2022-2023 | $15,648 | $36,288 | ▲0.18% |
| 2023-2024 | $16,082 | $37,442 | ▲3.18% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law is $37,976 for Nebraska residents and $59,336 for out-of-state students. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $43,268. For detailed costs breakdown, see University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $37,976 | $59,336 |
| Tuition & Fees | $16,082 | $37,442 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $18,316 | |
| Books | $2,000 | |
| Other Expenses | $1,578 | |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $21,908 | $43,268 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $16,068 | |
Data Source: University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 84.21% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $16,068 at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln College of Law | 84.21% | $16,068 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 437 enrolled students, 368 students 84.21% received grants and/or scholarships. 40.76% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 45.92% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $30,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $10,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 385 | 391 | 398 | 438 | 437 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 246 | 308 | 305 | 365 | 368 |
| Percent Received | 63.90% | 78.77% | 76.63% | 83.33% | 84.21% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $11,543 | $7,329 | $6,699 | $7,791 | $10,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $15,800 | $15,306 | $13,524 | $15,176 | $16,068 |
| 75th Percentile | $25,000 | $21,747 | $22,016 | $22,704 | $30,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 13.32% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 45.92% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 40.76% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 150 out of total 466 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 246 | 315 | 312 | 365 | 368 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 8.94% | 14.29% | 16.35% | 11.51% | 13.32% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 39.02% | 42.22% | 45.83% | 48.49% | 45.92% |
| Full Tuition | 4.47% | 12.99% | 13.11% | 13.97% | 20.65% |
| More than Full Tuition | 47.56% | 30.52% | 24.59% | 26.03% | 20.11% |
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