Lincoln, NE · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community College Area (in-state) | $3,690 | — |
| NE average | $16,412 | -78% |
| National average | $18,082 | -80% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $3,690 | $14,760 |
| Out-of-state | $4,320 | $17,280 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Southeast Community College Area ranks 5 by in-state tuition among the 32 NE colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 17% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Southeast Community College Area | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Mid-Plains Community College | $3,600 |
| Northeast Community College | $3,840 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | $3,840 |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | $3,375 |
In-state tuition at Southeast Community College Area is $3,690 per year; out-of-state students pay $4,320.
Southeast Community College Area in-state tuition is 78% below the NE average of $16,412.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Southeast Community College Area is 80% below that.
$3,690 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Southeast Community College Area comes to about $14,760 for an in-state student and $17,280 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Southeast Community College Area ranks 5 out of the 32 NE colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.