Colleges in Nebraska

There are 33 accredited colleges and universities in Nebraska. They admit an average of 67% of applicants, and the average net price after aid is $17,335 per year. Compare acceptance rates, SAT/ACT scores, and net prices — and see your personal admission chances for free.

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Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Data updated April 2026.

Top Colleges in Nebraska

The most selective and highly ranked accredited universities in Nebraska. Click any school for its acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, net price, and a free admission-chance estimate.

UniversityLocationAcceptance Rate
Summit Christian CollegeGering, NE14%
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE72%
College of Saint MaryOmaha, NE44%
University of Nebraska-LincolnLincoln, NE77%
York UniversityYork, NE48%
Midland UniversityFremont, NE67%
Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE84%
Concordia University-NebraskaSeward, NE90%
University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, NE86%
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE87%
Bryan College of Health SciencesLincoln, NE63%
Clarkson CollegeOmaha, NE64%
Hastings CollegeHastings, NE70%
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha, NE88%
Doane UniversityCrete, NE90%
Union Adventist UniversityLincoln, NE100%
Nebraska Indian Community CollegeMacy, NE16%
Ricketts Great Books CollegeOmaha, NE
Nebraska College of Technical AgricultureCurtis, NE
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NE
Peru State CollegePeru, NE16%
University of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE79%
Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE
Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE
Wayne State CollegeWayne, NE
Chadron State CollegeChadron, NE
Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk, NE
Little Priest Tribal CollegeWinnebago, NE
Central Community College at ColumbusColumbus, NE
University of Nebraska-Central Administration System OfficeLincoln, NE89%

Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →

Most Affordable Colleges in Nebraska

Universities in Nebraska with the lowest average net price after grants and scholarships (federal College Scorecard data).

UniversityLocationAvg Net Price
Metropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE$4,982
Mid-Plains Community CollegeNorth Platte, NE$5,235
Western Nebraska Community CollegeScottsbluff, NE$5,474
Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk, NE$8,544
Southeast Community College AreaLincoln, NE$9,171
Little Priest Tribal CollegeWinnebago, NE$9,303
Peru State CollegePeru, NE$11,632
Chadron State CollegeChadron, NE$12,549
University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE$13,441
Nebraska College of Technical AgricultureCurtis, NE$14,639
Wayne State CollegeWayne, NE$15,360
University of Nebraska at KearneyKearney, NE$16,242

Data from IPEDS & College Scorecard. Browse all 3,500+ universities →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Nebraska?

There are 33 accredited colleges and universities in Nebraska in Admit Coach's database, sourced from federal IPEDS data. They admit an average of 67% of applicants and cost about $17,335 per year after aid.

What is the best college in Nebraska?

Summit Christian College is the highest nationally ranked university in Nebraska. The best college depends on your major, budget, and admission chances, though. Admit Coach ranks all 33 Nebraska colleges by your personal fit using your GPA and test scores, not just national reputation.

What is the average cost of college in Nebraska?

The average net price — the real cost after grants and scholarships — at colleges in Nebraska is about $17,335 per year. Admit Coach shows net price by five income brackets for every school, so you see the estimate for your family's income bracket, not just the sticker price.

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