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Top Colleges in Nebraska

Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is a content editor and writer at Scholarships360. He has managed communications and written content for a diverse array of organizations, including a farmer’s market, a concert venue, a student farm, an environmental NGO, and a PR agency. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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Updated: April 18th, 2024

Whether you’re pursuing a public education at University of Nebraska or a private school like Creighton University, colleges in Nebraska have something to offer everyone. Check out our list below to compare schools by graduation rate, acceptance rate, affordability, size, and more:

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Creighton University

Omaha, NE • Private, Non-Profit, City

Omaha, NE

Private, Non-Profit, City

78% acceptance rate
4,455 undergraduate students
79% graduation rate
$30,807 average per year after aid
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE • Public, City

Lincoln, NE

Public, City

81% acceptance rate
19,448 undergraduate students
66% graduation rate
$16,764 average per year after aid
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Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE • Private, Non-Profit, City

Lincoln, NE

Private, Non-Profit, City

82% acceptance rate
1,686 undergraduate students
66% graduation rate
$24,817 average per year after aid
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University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE • Public, Town

Kearney, NE

Public, Town

90% acceptance rate
4,289 undergraduate students
58% graduation rate
$16,611 average per year after aid
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University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE • Public, City

Omaha, NE

Public, City

87% acceptance rate
12,010 undergraduate students
50% graduation rate
$13,452 average per year after aid
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Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Town

Seward, NE

Private, Non-Profit, Town

85% acceptance rate
1,190 undergraduate students
58% graduation rate
$22,029 average per year after aid
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Wayne State College

Wayne, NE • Public, Town

Wayne, NE

Public, Town

--% acceptance rate
3,048 undergraduate students
50% graduation rate
$14,469 average per year after aid
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Hastings College

Hastings, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Town

Hastings, NE

Private, Non-Profit, Town

71% acceptance rate
923 undergraduate students
49% graduation rate
$21,518 average per year after aid
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Midland University

Fremont, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Town

Fremont, NE

Private, Non-Profit, Town

64% acceptance rate
1,200 undergraduate students
45% graduation rate
$21,756 average per year after aid
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Peru State College

Peru, NE • Public, Rural

Peru, NE

Public, Rural

--% acceptance rate
1,415 undergraduate students
40% graduation rate
$15,652 average per year after aid
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Chadron State College

Chadron, NE • Public, Town

Chadron, NE

Public, Town

--% acceptance rate
1,642 undergraduate students
39% graduation rate
$15,260 average per year after aid
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York University

York, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Town

York, NE

Private, Non-Profit, Town

62% acceptance rate
435 undergraduate students
42% graduation rate
$17,870 average per year after aid
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Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

Bellevue, NE

Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

--% acceptance rate
8,903 undergraduate students
23% graduation rate
$15,794 average per year after aid
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About the Data

We sort colleges on our lists according to their Scholarships360 Top Colleges Index Score. This score is calculated using up-to-date information taken directly from the College Scorecard. Additional information is sourced from the colleges themselves, as well as other publicly available information. If you see an error, feel free to contact us.

State grants in Nebraska

Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG):

The Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG) is a program for Nebraska students, and it is awarded based on the students’ Student Aid Index (SAI). Students will automatically be considered for this grant for most schools when they fill out their FAFSA, but some institutions do require an additional application. 

Community College Gap Assistance Program: 

The Community College Gap Assistance Program aims to encourage Nebraska students to pursue higher education in high-need fields by providing financial assistance to low income students. There are 13 different fields that are considered to be high-need for this program, some examples being healthcare, renewable energy, construction, and education. 

Nebraska tuition reciprocity agreements

Tuition reciprocity is an exchange program that allows students in certain states to attend other schools in partner states at a reduced cost. The program Nebraska is involved with is called the Midwest Higher Education Compact (MHEC) and it’s partner states are listed below:

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Frequently asked questions about colleges in Nebraska

What is the hardest college in Nebraska to get into?

 The school with the lowest acceptance rate in Nebraska is York University, with an acceptance rate of 62%. If you are thinking of applying to a school with a lower acceptance rate, don’t let a lower acceptance rate discourage you from actually applying. Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take!

Does Nebraska have Tuition reciprocity?

Yes! Nebraska is a part of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC). This means that by going to school in one of the 12 partner states in the MHEC, you may be eligible to receive tuition discounts.

Why should I study in Nebraska?

 By studying in Nebraska, you’ll be able to experience things like the Sunken Gardens or visit the country’s biggest indoor rainforest. If you are looking for a place that is a little more rural then you will have plenty of options for relaxed towns and environments. But there is also a good bit going on in the state capital of Lincoln if you are thinking you would rather be in a more urban space.

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