Division I · Big Ten Conference
University of Nebraska-Lincoln · Cost & aid
Lincoln, NE · City · Public · Research university · the Cornhuskers · Website ↗
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$46,296
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$28,656
In-state
on campus
$18,029
Average net price
lower half for affordability in Division I
$5.6M
Athletic aid, women's
$16,592 per roster spot
$7.1M
Athletic aid, men's
$18,694 per roster spot
Net price by family income
What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $46,296 sticker.
Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.
Athletic aid
- Athletic aid to women's teams$5,591,586
- Per roster spot$16,592 across 337 women's roster spots
- Athletic aid to men's teams$7,103,791
- Per roster spot$18,694 across 380 men's roster spots
- Recruiting spend, women's / men's$773k / $2.4M
- Tuition & fees$10,108 in-state · $27,748 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.
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