Best Colleges in Nebraska

24
Universities
16
Community Colleges
40
Total Institutions

Explore 40 colleges and universities in Nebraska, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.

#1
B+

Summit Christian College

Gering, NE • 23 students
Private Non-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#2
B

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE • 23,986 students
Public
66%
Grad Rate
$18k
Net Price
#3
B

Creighton University

Omaha, NE • 8,255 students
Private Non-Profit
81%
Grad Rate
#4
C+

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Kearney, NE • 6,017 students
Public
60%
Grad Rate
$16k
Net Price
5%
Off-Campus
#5
C+

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE • 15,015 students
Public
47%
Grad Rate
$13k
Net Price
10%
Off-Campus
#6
C+

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE • 4,807 students
Public
56%
Grad Rate
$15k
Net Price
#7
C+

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE • 14,476 students
Private Non-Profit
56%
Grad Rate
#8
C+

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE • 733 students
Private Non-Profit
59%
Grad Rate
#9
C+

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE • 1,078 students
Private Non-Profit
75%
Grad Rate
#10
C+

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, NE • 3,786 students
Public
#11
C

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE • 2,205 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#12
C

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE • 1,690 students
Private Non-Profit
69%
Grad Rate
#13
C

Peru State College

Peru, NE • 1,638 students
Public
38%
Grad Rate
$12k
Net Price
#14
C

Bryan College of Health Sciences

Lincoln, NE • 746 students
Private Non-Profit
75%
Grad Rate
#15
C

Concordia University-Nebraska

Seward, NE • 3,423 students
Private Non-Profit
64%
Grad Rate
#16
C

Hastings College

Hastings, NE • 1,011 students
Private Non-Profit
53%
Grad Rate
#17
C

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Omaha, NE • 1,040 students
Private Non-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#18
C

York University

York, NE • 585 students
Private Non-Profit
37%
Grad Rate
#19
C

CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology

Omaha, NE • 25 students
Private Non-Profit
#20
C

Midland University

Fremont, NE • 1,557 students
Private Non-Profit
43%
Grad Rate
#21
C

Union Adventist University

Lincoln, NE • 635 students
Private Non-Profit
46%
Grad Rate
#22
C

Doane University

Crete, NE • 1,948 students
Private Non-Profit
56%
Grad Rate
#23
C

Nebraska Indian Community College

Macy, NE • 624 students
Public
17%
Grad Rate
$23k
Net Price
78%
Off-Campus
#24
D

University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office

Lincoln, NE
Public
#1
C+

Universal College of Healing Arts

Omaha, NE • 27 students
Private For-Profit
100%
Grad Rate
#2
C+

College of Hair Design-Downtown

Lincoln, NE • 72 students
Private For-Profit
90%
Grad Rate
#3
C+

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE • 6,862 students
Public
45%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#4
C+

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE • 2,066 students
Public
46%
Grad Rate
$7k
Net Price
#5
C+

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE • 5,595 students
Public
56%
Grad Rate
$9k
Net Price
#6
C+

College of Hair Design-East Campus

Lincoln, NE • 116 students
Private For-Profit
82%
Grad Rate
#7
C+

Capitol Beauty School

Omaha, NE • 167 students
Private For-Profit
86%
Grad Rate
#8
C+

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Curtis, NE • 259 students
Public
57%
Grad Rate
$14k
Net Price
#9
C

Metropolitan Community College Area

Omaha, NE • 15,964 students
Public
25%
Grad Rate
$5k
Net Price
#10
C

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE • 9,799 students
Public
27%
Grad Rate
$8k
Net Price
#11
C

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, NE • 1,508 students
Public
35%
Grad Rate
$6k
Net Price
#12
C

Little Priest Tribal College

Winnebago, NE • 208 students
Public
17%
Grad Rate
$11k
Net Price
#13
C

Stephanie Moss Academy

Omaha, NE • 220 students
Private For-Profit
74%
Grad Rate
#14
C

Joseph's College Cosmetology

Lincoln, NE • 98 students
Private For-Profit
59%
Grad Rate
#15
D

Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics

Lincoln, NE • 49 students
Private For-Profit
67%
Grad Rate
#16
F

Myotherapy Institute

Lincoln, NE • 10 students
Private For-Profit
43%
Grad Rate

Cities with Multiple Colleges

Omaha 11 colleges
Lincoln 11 colleges

About College Rankings in Nebraska

The Repit College Score ranks 40 colleges and universities in Nebraska based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).

4-Year Universities (24): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.

2-Year Colleges (16): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Nebraska

How many colleges are in Nebraska?

There are 40 accredited colleges and universities in Nebraska tracked by Repit, including 24 4-year institutions and 16 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.

How does Repit rate colleges?

Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.

Should I attend a public or private college in Nebraska?

Nebraska has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.

Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology