Paying for Wayne State College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$7,923 3.06%	$7,923 3.06%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$5,640 3.07%	$9,960 3.14%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Wayne State College (WSC) are $7,923 for Nebraska residents and $7,923 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,518. It could cover 107.51% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,207 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WSC's 4-year tuition is $32,949 for Nebraska residents and $20,861 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $97,013 for Nebraska residents and $84,925 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Wayne State College is $7,923 for Nebraska residents and $7,923 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.06% for Nebraska residents and increased by 3.06% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of WSC is $8,165 for Nebraska residents and $8,165 for out-of-state students, a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WSC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,688	$7,688	$12,310
2023-2024	$7,923	$7,923	$13,314
Change % 2023-2024	3.06%	3.06%	8.16%
2024-2025	$8,165	$8,165	$14,400

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $5,640 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $9,960. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WSC is $5,813 for Nebraska residents and $10,273 for out-of-state students , a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

WSC Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$5,472	$9,657	$12,310
2023-2024	$5,640	$9,960	$13,314
Change % 2023-2024	3.07%	3.14%	8.16%
2024-2025	$5,813	$10,273	$14,400

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WSC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $192. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $240 for Nebraska residents and $480 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$186	$186
	2023-2024	$192	$192
	2024-2025	$198	$198
Graduate	2022-2023	$233	$465
	2023-2024	$240	$480
	2024-2025	$247	$495

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,314. The Living costs increased by 8.16% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The WSC's 2024 on-campus COA is $22,725 for state residents and $22,725 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $22,725 for state residents and $22,725 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WSC
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$7,923
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$7,923
Room & Board	$9,624	$9,624
Personal Expenses	$3,690	$3,690
Books & Supplies	$1,488
COA (In-State)	$22,725	$22,725
COA (Out-of-State)	$22,725	$22,725

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

WSC Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WSC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WSC is $32,949 for Nebraska residents and $20,861 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Wayne State College have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

WSC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,047	$8,172	$8,300	$8,430	$32,949
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$6,652	$5,584	$4,688	$3,936	$20,861
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,172	$8,300	$8,430	$8,561	$33,464
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$5,584	$4,688	$3,936	$3,305	$17,514
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$8,300	$8,430	$8,561	$8,695	$33,986
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$4,688	$3,936	$3,305	$2,774	$14,704
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$8,430	$8,561	$8,695	$8,831	$34,517
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$3,936	$3,305	$2,774	$2,329	$12,344
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$8,561	$8,695	$8,831	$8,969	$35,056
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$3,305	$2,774	$2,329	$1,956	$10,364

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $97,013 for Nebraska residents and $84,925 for out-of-state students.

WSC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,319	$23,930	$24,480	$25,044	$97,013
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,924	$21,342	$20,947	$20,713	$84,925
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,930	$24,559	$25,123	$25,703	$99,567
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,342	$20,947	$20,713	$20,616	$83,617
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$24,559	$25,206	$25,786	$26,380	$102,196
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$20,947	$20,713	$20,616	$20,638	$82,913
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,206	$25,873	$26,467	$27,078	$104,902
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,713	$20,616	$20,638	$20,763	$82,729
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,873	$26,559	$27,169	$27,796	$107,688
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$20,616	$20,638	$20,763	$20,979	$82,996

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 68% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $62,941 for Nebraska residents and $50,853 for out-of-state students.

WSC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$14,801	$15,412	$15,962	$16,526	$62,941
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$13,406	$12,824	$12,429	$12,195	$50,853
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,412	$16,041	$16,605	$17,185	$65,495
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$12,824	$12,429	$12,195	$12,098	$49,545
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,041	$16,688	$17,268	$17,862	$68,124
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$12,429	$12,195	$12,098	$12,120	$48,841
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,688	$17,355	$17,949	$18,560	$70,830
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$12,195	$12,098	$12,120	$12,245	$48,657
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$17,355	$18,041	$18,651	$19,278	$73,616
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$12,098	$12,120	$12,245	$12,461	$48,924

	In-State	Out-of-State
Wayne State College	$7,923	$7,923
University of Nebraska-Lincoln	$10,108	$27,748
University of Nebraska at Omaha	$8,370	$22,358
University of Nebraska at Kearney	$8,270	$15,920
University of Nebraska Medical Center	$14,720	$33,890
Chadron State College	$7,564	$7,564