Top Colleges in Nebraska

Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

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…Read More

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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…Read More

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79% acceptance

65% graduation rate

19,097 undergrads

$16,131 net price

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…Read More

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81% acceptance

59% graduation rate

1,530 undergrads

$23,117 net price

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%.…Read More

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86% acceptance

54% graduation rate

4,159 undergrads

$17,417 net price

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%.…Read More

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86% acceptance

49% graduation rate

11,866 undergrads

$12,670 net price

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…Read More

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91% acceptance

59% graduation rate

1,138 undergrads

$22,537 net price

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

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…Read More

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71% acceptance

55% graduation rate

918 undergrads

$21,919 net price

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…Read More

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65% acceptance

44% graduation rate

1,204 undergrads

$22,676 net price

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

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

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…Read More

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57% acceptance

43% graduation rate

442 undergrads

$17,780 net price

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

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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Top Colleges in Nebraska

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Creighton University

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nebraska Wesleyan University

University of Nebraska at Kearney

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Concordia University-Nebraska

Wayne State College

Hastings College

Midland University

Peru State College

Chadron State College

York University

Bellevue University

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State grants in Nebraska

Nebraska Opportunity Grant (NOG):

Community College Gap Assistance Program:

Nebraska tuition reciprocity agreements

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Frequently asked questions about colleges in Nebraska

What is the hardest college in Nebraska to get into?

Does Nebraska have Tuition reciprocity?

Why should I study in Nebraska?

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