Wayne, NE · Public university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $7,786 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $7,786 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $8,870 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,390 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $20,752 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $14,077 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $6,675 less than the sticker price — about 32% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-II |
| Men’s varsity sports (4) | Football (95), Track & Field (87), Baseball (40), Basketball (16) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (82), Soccer (30), Softball (22), Volleyball (18), Beach Volleyball (16), Basketball (15), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | NSIC |
| Head softball coach | Christy Warnock |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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