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Community-college tuition in Nebraska

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Nebraska, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Nebraska.

  1. Summit Christian CollegeGering, NE$8,278
  2. Nebraska College of Technical AgricultureCurtis, NE$5,926
  3. Little Priest Tribal CollegeWinnebago, NE$5,400
  4. Nebraska Indian Community CollegeMacy, NE$4,080
  5. Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk, NE$3,840
  6. Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE$3,840
  7. Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE$3,690
  8. Mid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte, NE$3,600
  9. Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE$3,375

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Nebraska community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Nebraska report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Nebraska, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Nebraska resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.