UNK's Tuition Remains Lowest Among Its Peer Universities

With the recent proposal for tuition rates at NU campuses by Central Administration, UNK remains with the lowest rates among NU campuses as well as among all Regent-defined peer universities. Here are the facts:

1. Peer comparison for tuition, 2008-09:
UNK's undergraduate resident tuition of $4,365 was the lowest among our Regents' peers and was 30.9% below the peer average. For graduate student resident tuition we are the lowest and are 36.2% below the peer average. For nonresidents we are second lowest in undergraduate tuition. In non-resident graduate tuition we are more expensive than 6 peers.

2. Peer comparison for tuition and mandatory fees, 2008-09:
For undergraduate residents, we are the lowest among peers and are 25.5% below the peer average. For graduate residents we are the lowest and are 31.3% below our peer average. For nonresidents we are second lowest in undergraduate totals; and for graduate student totals we are third lowest.

A bit of history: The current proposal for a four percent increase in UNK tuition is the lowest increase since Fall of 1995, when the increase for resident UG was three percent. It is the second lowest tuition rate hike since UNK entered the University of Nebraska System.

Finally, UNK is the least expensive NU campus, tuition-wise. Here are the rates:

Resident: Undergraduate Graduate
UNL: $ 179.75 $ 237.50
UNO: $ 164.00 $ 204.25
UNK: $ 145.50 $180.25

Nonresident: Undergraduate Graduate
UNL: $533.75 $640.25
UNO: $483.25 $537.75
UNK: $298.00 $372.75

The Board of Regents will consider these tuition rate proposals at its June meeting.