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Colleges in Nebraska

CampusPin tracks 33 colleges in Nebraska, 22 universities and 11 community colleges. Compare tuition, acceptance, size, and setting to build a shortlist that fits.

Colleges tracked

33

Universities

22

Community colleges

11

Avg. in-state tuition

$16k

About college search in Nebraska

How Nebraska's higher-education landscape shapes a search

Nebraska’s public higher-education sector is anchored by the University of Nebraska System, which operates four campuses: the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL flagship), the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC, Omaha). The Nebraska Community College Association coordinates six community college areas with formal transfer paths. Private institutions include Creighton University (Omaha) and Nebraska Wesleyan (Lincoln).

UNL as flagship

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the state’s primary public flagship and land-grant research institution.

University of Nebraska System (4 campuses)

The UN System runs UNL, UNO, UNK, and UNMC.

Six community college areas

Nebraska operates six community college areas (each with multiple campuses) covering the entire state.

Creighton as Catholic private anchor

Creighton University in Omaha is the state’s major private Catholic research university.

Public university system

University of Nebraska System + Nebraska state colleges

Nebraska’s public four-year sector includes the four-campus UN System plus three Nebraska state colleges (Chadron, Peru, and Wayne) governed by the Nebraska State College System.

Community college network

Nebraska community college areas (6)

Six community college areas serve the state, each with multiple physical campuses. Transfer paths to the UN System and state colleges are formalized.

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition

Nebraska in-state public tuition is in the lower-middle range nationally. The Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) and selective reciprocity reduce out-of-state costs for some students from participating states.

Top metros for college search

Where Nebraska's higher-education density concentrates

  • Omaha

    Omaha hosts the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), Creighton University (private), the UN Medical Center, and Metropolitan Community College.

  • Lincoln

    Lincoln is the home of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) and Nebraska Wesleyan (private).

  • Kearney

    Kearney is the home of the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK).

Midwest region overview

What students weigh when searching colleges in Nebraska

Across Nebraska (NE), CampusPin currently indexes 33 institutions: 16 public and 17 private, split between 22 universities and 11 community colleges. Students often balance affordability, campus culture, public systems, and the tradeoff between local value and out-of-state reach.

Use size and setting filters after your first pass to separate flagship, regional, and smaller-campus experiences.
Look closely at support services and career pathways when several schools seem similar on cost.
Keep community-college transfer routes in the mix when price discipline matters from day one.

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Nebraska colleges by program

Jump straight to Nebraska colleges and universities that offer a specific major. Each page compares tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment for that program across Nebraska.

Every college we track

Colleges and universities in Nebraska

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How to use the Nebraska hub

Start with CampusPin results filtered to Nebraska so your first pass stays geographically focused.
Use school profiles to compare tuition, admissions, program format, and campus fit before building a shortlist.
If you are looking for lower-cost or transfer-first options, compare community colleges and four-year destinations separately.
Use blog guides and help-center content when you need stronger decision frameworks, not just more schools.

Next actions for Nebraska

Explore all colleges in NebraskaView community colleges in NebraskaView online programs in NebraskaRead planning guides before you compare

Frequently asked questions

Questions families ask about colleges in Nebraska

Which is the public flagship university in Nebraska?
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is the state’s public flagship and land-grant research institution.
How many HBCUs are in Nebraska?
Nebraska has no federally designated HBCUs.
What is the Nebraska State College System?
The Nebraska State College System governs three regional public colleges: Chadron State College, Peru State College, and Wayne State College. These are separate from the University of Nebraska System and serve regional populations across the state.

Related blog clusters

Guides that pair well with a Nebraska search

Cost and Financial Aid

College affordability, net price, aid interpretation, borrowing decisions, and budgeting guidance for students and families using CampusPin to compare higher-ed options with more discipline.

Community College

Community-college strategy, affordability, transfer readiness, and credential pathway content for students exploring two-year options through CampusPin.

College Search Strategy

Filter-first search strategy, shortlist building, and planning content for students and parents using CampusPin to discover best-fit colleges and universities.

Help Center

Workflow guides for students searching in Nebraska

Getting Started With CampusPin

A fast orientation to the CampusPin workflow, from your first search through profile review, pins, and next-step planning.

How to Use Filters to Narrow Your College List

A practical help article on how to use CampusPin filters without over-filtering or locking yourself into the wrong criteria too early.

How to Read a CampusPin School Profile

A guide to the major sections inside a CampusPin institution profile and how to interpret them effectively. Each page connects to clearer next steps, related guides, and the CampusPin tools that help you decide.

CampusPin research

National analyses with Nebraska in the data

Each report is built from a checksum-verified snapshot, with full methodology and a downloadable CSV that includes Nebraska.

Comparing schools on price? See our national analysis of how college cost relates to graduation and earnings, an association driven by selectivity and sector, not evidence that a pricier college pays off.

Explore Nebraska

More ways to explore Nebraska colleges

Data sources & methodology

College listings for Nebraska are compiled from federal datasets and each institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

  • IPEDS / NCES College Navigator

    Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.

  • U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

    Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.

  • Institutional websites

    Each school's official admissions, registrar, and financial-aid pages are the authoritative source for current details.

Where a value is unavailable it is shown as unavailable, never as 0, free, or a negative judgment. Always confirm final details with the institution before applying.

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