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    Top Colleges in Nebraska

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
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    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: May 7th, 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

    Creighton University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Omaha, Nebraska. There are currently 4,261 undergraduates at Creighton and the school’s acceptance rate is 76%. The tuition at Creighton…

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    76% acceptance
    78% graduation rate
    4,261 undergrads
    $32,834 net price
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    University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    Lincoln, NE • Public, City

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    University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public 4-year college located in Lincoln, Nebraska. There are currently 19,097 undergraduates at UNL and the school’s acceptance rate is 79%. The tuition at UNL…

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    79% acceptance
    65% graduation rate
    19,097 undergrads
    $16,131 net price
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    Nebraska Wesleyan University

    Lincoln, NE • Private, Non-Profit, City

    Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Lincoln, Nebraska. There are currently 1,530 undergraduates at Nebraska Wesleyan and the school’s acceptance rate is 81%. The tuition…

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    81% acceptance
    59% graduation rate
    1,530 undergrads
    $23,117 net price
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    University of Nebraska at Kearney

    Kearney, NE • Public, Town

    University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public 4-year college located in Kearney, Nebraska. There are currently 4,159 undergraduates at Nebraska at Kearney and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%.…

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    86% acceptance
    54% graduation rate
    4,159 undergrads
    $17,417 net price
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    University of Nebraska at Omaha

    Omaha, NE • Public, City

    University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public 4-year college located in Omaha, Nebraska. There are currently 11,866 undergraduates at Nebraska at Omaha and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%.…

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    86% acceptance
    49% graduation rate
    11,866 undergrads
    $12,670 net price
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    Concordia University-Nebraska

    Seward, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Town

    Concordia University-Nebraska is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Seward, Nebraska. There are currently 1,138 undergraduates at Concordia and the school’s acceptance rate is 91%. The tuition at Concordia…

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    91% acceptance
    59% graduation rate
    1,138 undergrads
    $22,537 net price
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    Wayne State College

    Wayne, NE • Public, Town

    Wayne State College is a public 4-year college located in Wayne, Nebraska. There are currently 3,057 undergraduates at Wayne State College. The tuition at Wayne State College is $7,786 for…

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    --% acceptance
    51% graduation rate
    3,057 undergrads
    $14,077 net price
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    Hastings College

    Hastings, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Town

    Hastings College is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Hastings, Nebraska. There are currently 918 undergraduates at Hastings College and the school’s acceptance rate is 71%. The tuition at…

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    71% acceptance
    55% graduation rate
    918 undergrads
    $21,919 net price
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    Midland University

    Fremont, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Town

    Midland University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Fremont, Nebraska. There are currently 1,204 undergraduates at Midland and the school’s acceptance rate is 65%. The tuition at Midland…

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    65% acceptance
    44% graduation rate
    1,204 undergrads
    $22,676 net price
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    Peru State College

    Peru, NE • Public, Rural

    Peru State College is a public 4-year college located in Peru, Nebraska. There are currently 1,186 undergraduates at Peru State. The tuition at Peru State is $7,920 for in-state students…

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    --% acceptance
    34% graduation rate
    1,186 undergrads
    $13,769 net price
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    Chadron State College

    Chadron, NE • Public, Town

    Chadron State College is a public 4-year college located in Chadron, Nebraska. There are currently 1,690 undergraduates at Chadron State. The tuition at Chadron State is $7,834 for in-state students…

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    --% acceptance
    44% graduation rate
    1,690 undergrads
    $15,684 net price
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    York University

    York, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Town

    York University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in York, Nebraska. There are currently 442 undergraduates at York and the school’s acceptance rate is 57%. The tuition at York…

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    57% acceptance
    43% graduation rate
    442 undergrads
    $17,780 net price
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    Bellevue University

    Bellevue, NE • Private, Non-Profit, Suburb

    Bellevue University is a private, non-profit 4-year college located in Bellevue, Nebraska. There are currently 10,318 undergraduates at Bellevue. The tuition at Bellevue is $8,790.

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    --% acceptance
    41% graduation rate
    10,318 undergrads
    $26,946 net price
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    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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