Nebraska Universities and Colleges


Nebraska is home to a wide variety of colleges and universities, ranging from public and private institutions to religious and secular colleges. The University of Nebraska system is the largest public university system in the state, offering over 40,000 students the opportunity to pursue their educational goals. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is the flagship campus of the system, and is the oldest university in the state, founded in 1869. The University of Nebraska-Omaha is the largest urban public university in the state, and offers a wide range of academic and professional degree programs. Nebraska’s other public universities include the University of Nebraska at Kearney, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Private colleges and universities in Nebraska include Creighton University, Nebraska Wesleyan University, and Concordia University. Creighton University is a Jesuit institution located in Omaha, and offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private liberal arts college located in Lincoln, and offers a variety of degree programs in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Concordia University is a Christian university located in Seward, and offers a variety of degree programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies.

Nebraska also has a number of religious colleges and universities, including College of Saint Mary, Grace University, and Midland University. College of Saint Mary is a Catholic university located in Omaha, and offers a variety of degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional studies. Grace University is a Christian university located in Omaha, and offers a variety of degree programs in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Midland University is a private Christian university located in Fremont, and offers a variety of degree programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies.

Nebraska also has a number of community colleges, including Central Community College, Metropolitan Community College, and Southeast Community College. These institutions offer a variety of degree and certificate programs, as well as workforce development and continuing education options.

With its wide range of public, private, and religious colleges and universities, Nebraska offers a variety of options for students seeking an education. Whether it’s a public university, a private liberal arts college, or a Christian university, Nebraska has something to offer everyone.


Nebraska Cities with 4-Year Colleges

Bellevue | Chadron | Crete | Fremont | Gering | Hastings | Kearney | Lincoln | Omaha | Papillion | Peru | Seward | Wayne | York |

Nebraska Universities and Colleges

School City Enroll In-State Cost Out-State Cost
Bellevue University Bellevue 13,059 $22,071 $22,071
Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln 778 $0 $0
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology Omaha 15 $0 $0
Chadron State College Chadron 2,330 $22,594 $22,622
Clarkson College Omaha 1,169 $25,078 $25,078
College of Saint Mary Omaha 1,024 $33,220 $33,220
Concordia University-Nebraska Seward 3,224 $47,595 $47,595
Creighton University Omaha 8,770 $58,618 $58,618
Doane University Crete 2,281 $52,530 $52,530
Hastings College Hastings 982 $47,154 $47,154
Midland University Fremont 1,765 $47,866 $47,866
National American University-Bellevue Bellevue 0 $0 $0
Nebraska Christian College of Hope International University Papillion 0 $0 $0
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Omaha 1,212 $31,609 $31,609
Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln 1,924 $51,612 $51,612
Peru State College Peru 1,902 $19,380 $19,380
Summit Christian College Gering 34 $12,480 $12,480
The Creative Center Omaha 24 $0 $0
Union College Lincoln 757 $37,900 $37,900
University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha 3,699 $0 $0
University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney 6,225 $24,056 $31,436
University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha 15,892 $23,222 $36,804
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln 25,108 $26,122 $43,252
Wayne State College Wayne 4,202 $20,350 $25,930
York College York 652 $31,650 $31,650


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Nebraska Cities with 4-Year Colleges