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Best Colleges in Nebraska

All 31 colleges in Nebraska, ranked by overall quality and led by Creighton University, Bryan College of Health Sciences and Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. 15 public, 16 private. median out-of-state tuition $16,104. lowest in-state tuition $3,375 at Metropolitan Community College Area. Each school below shows its acceptance rate, tuition and average SAT.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best college in Nebraska?

Based on our overall rankings, Creighton University is the top-ranked college in Nebraska. Other strong choices include Bryan College of Health Sciences, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

How many colleges are in Nebraska?

We track 31 four-year colleges in Nebraska, including 15 public institutions and 16 private ones.

How much does college cost in Nebraska?

The average out-of-state tuition across colleges we track in Nebraska is approximately $16,104 per year. In-state students at public schools typically pay significantly less, and most schools offer financial aid that reduces the effective cost.

What are the best public colleges in Nebraska?

The best public colleges in Nebraska include University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture. Public universities typically offer lower tuition for in-state residents.

What are the best private colleges in Nebraska?

The best private colleges in Nebraska include Creighton University, Bryan College of Health Sciences, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health. Private colleges may offer more generous financial aid despite higher sticker prices.

How are these Nebraska rankings determined?

Our overall rankings are calculated independently from publicly available data including U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS, and aggregated student-experience signals — not from US News or any other publication.

By major in Nebraska

  1. 1. Creighton University — Omaha, NE · 79.8% acceptance · SAT 1,321 · $48,856 tuition · 83% grad rate
  2. 2. Bryan College of Health Sciences — Lincoln, NE · 67.4% acceptance · $20,640 tuition · 70% grad rate
  3. 3. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health — Omaha, NE · 73.4% acceptance · $17,885 tuition · 60% grad rate
  4. 4. University of Nebraska-Lincoln — Lincoln, NE · 87.5% acceptance · SAT 1,191 · $28,584 tuition · 67% grad rate
  5. 5. Clarkson College — Omaha, NE · 78.2% acceptance · $16,104 tuition · 67% grad rate
  6. 6. Nebraska Wesleyan University — Lincoln, NE · 79.8% acceptance · SAT 1,189 · $43,572 tuition · 66% grad rate
  7. 7. Concordia University-Nebraska — Seward, NE · 85.7% acceptance · $40,640 tuition · 65% grad rate
  8. 8. College of Saint Mary — Omaha, NE · 44.7% acceptance · SAT 1,150 · $24,510 tuition · 61% grad rate
  9. 9. Doane University — Crete, NE · 98% acceptance · $43,985 tuition · 57% grad rate
  10. 10. University of Nebraska at Kearney — Kearney, NE · 89.5% acceptance · SAT 1,118 · $15,284 tuition · 58% grad rate
  11. 11. Union Adventist University — Lincoln, NE · 100% acceptance · $29,334 tuition · 52% grad rate
  12. 12. Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture — Curtis, NE · $5,926 tuition · 61% grad rate
  13. 13. University of Nebraska at Omaha — Omaha, NE · 87% acceptance · SAT 1,120 · $23,206 tuition · 47% grad rate
  14. 14. Wayne State College — Wayne, NE · $8,216 tuition · 52% grad rate
  15. 15. Hastings College — Hastings, NE · 71.7% acceptance · SAT 1,320 · $37,770 tuition · 49% grad rate
  16. 16. Northeast Community College — Norfolk, NE · $5,130 tuition · 56% grad rate
  17. 17. Bellevue University — Bellevue, NE · $9,903 tuition · 39% grad rate
  18. 18. Midland University — Fremont, NE · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,086 · $42,050 tuition · 42% grad rate
  19. 19. Chadron State College — Chadron, NE · $8,290 tuition · 44% grad rate
  20. 20. York University — York, NE · 51.9% acceptance · SAT 1,022 · $23,000 tuition · 44% grad rate
  21. 21. Mid-Plains Community College — North Platte, NE · $4,530 tuition · 54% grad rate
  22. 22. Peru State College — Peru, NE · $8,640 tuition · 38% grad rate
  23. 23. Southeast Community College Area — Lincoln, NE · $4,320 tuition · 38% grad rate
  24. 24. Summit Christian College — Gering, NE · 41.7% acceptance · $8,278 tuition · 25% grad rate
  25. 25. Western Nebraska Community College — Scottsbluff, NE · $4,410 tuition · 37% grad rate
  26. 26. Metropolitan Community College Area — Omaha, NE · $4,950 tuition · 29% grad rate
  27. 27. University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, NE
  28. 28. Little Priest Tribal College — Winnebago, NE · $5,400 tuition · 13% grad rate
  29. 29. Nebraska Indian Community College — Macy, NE · $4,080 tuition · 22% grad rate
  30. 30. CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology — Omaha, NE
  31. 31. Ricketts Great Books College — Omaha, NE

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