Nebraska Colleges, Universities And Trade Schools
- Total Colleges: 51
- Total Medical Schools: 2
- Total Colleges With Tenure: 0
- Colleges By Highest Degree Offered
- Associate's: 14
- Bachelor's Degree: 6
- Master's Degree: 17
- Doctor's Degree: 6
- Total Faculty: 26,400
- Total Full Time Faculty: 20,037
- Total Part Time Faculty: 6,363
- Total Students: 146,131
- Total Full Time Students: 95,107
- Total Part Time Students: 51,024
- Total Undergraduate Students: 122,869
- Total Graduate Students: 23,262
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Nebraska is home to a number of public and private institutions located throughout the state. Due to the states relatively low population in relation to its size, resulting in a limited number of schools located primarily in larger more populous areas, such as the state’s capital, Lincoln, and its largest cities Omaha and Bellevue. The state is bordered by Kansas to the south, Colorado to the southwest, Wyoming to the west, South Dakota to the north, Iowa to the east, and Missouri to the southeast. The state is composed mostly of flatland allowing for easy travel throughout the state and to adjoining areas, which is particularly useful for individuals involved in athletics or interested in travel.
Public institutions are governed by three overseeing bodies in Nebraska. The first, the University of Nebraska System was founded in 1869 in Lincoln, and currently maintains four campuses throughout the state. The second is the Nebraska State University System, comprised of three colleges not part of the University of Nebraska System. The third is the Nebraska Community Colleges Association which is responsible for the operations, funding and maintenance of various community colleges throughout the state. Public institutions tend to have lower tuition costs, particularly for residents of the state as well a higher overall enrollment.
Public Nebraska institutions include:
- University of Nebraska (Lincoln)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha (Omaha)
- Chadron State College (Chadron)
- Peru State College (Peru)
- Wayne State College (Wayne)
Private colleges and universities in Nebraska are typically higher in cost than their public school counterparts, have lower overall enrollment, and an excellent student to teacher ratio that allows for a more personalized education. Many private colleges offer a liberal arts education that emphasizes well roundedness and allows students to experience various courses not part of their major. Many private institutions received their starts through a mandate by their given Christina Denomination, such school continue to adhere to prociicples put forth by that denomination while others simply note that it was part of the school’s history.
Private Nebraska Colleges include:
- Creighton University (Omaha)
- Doane College (Crete)
- Hastings College (Hastings)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University (Lincoln)
- College of Saint Mary (Omaha)
The state is also home to a number of career colleges and schools that offer short term, high tuition training in given high demand field. These schools are located throughout the state and often have very few program offerings or specialize in a given area of study. Similar programs are available through community college, often resulting a in a certificate or degree, with degrees taking up to two years to earn.
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4-Year Colleges and Universities
The table below lists 4-year colleges and universities in Nebraska, including both public and private schools.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue University Bellevue, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $6,540 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Bryanlgh College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $11,674 | Under 1,000 | |
| Chadron State College Chadron, NE Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,340 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Clarkson College Omaha, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $12,198 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $24,254 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Concordia University-Seward (Concordia Teachers College) Seward, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $23,060 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Creighton University Omaha, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $31,894 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Doane College-Crete Crete, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $23,590 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Grace University (Grace College of the Bible) Omaha, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $16,626 | Under 1,000 | |
| Hastings College Hastings, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $23,734 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Midland University Fremont, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $24,810 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Nebraska Christian College Papillion, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $11,200 | Under 1,000 | |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health (Nebraska Methodist College) Omaha, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $12,000 | Under 1,000 | |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $24,656 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Peru State College Peru, NE Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,648 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Summit Christian College Gering, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $4,745 | Under 1,000 | |
| The Creative Center (Creative Center) Omaha, NE Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $24,700 | Under 1,000 | |
| Union College Lincoln, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $18,780 | Under 1,000 | |
| University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL) Lincoln, NE Public, 4-Year or Above | $7,563 | 20,000+ | |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK, Nebraska - Kearney) Kearney, NE Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,320 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNOMAHA) Omaha, NE Public, 4-Year or Above | $6,280 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) Omaha, NE Public, 4-Year or Above | - | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Wayne State College (WSC) Wayne, NE Public, 4-Year or Above | $5,318 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| York College York, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above | $15,300 | Under 1,000 |
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Community Colleges
The table below lists 2-year public colleges and community colleges in Nebraska. Many of these colleges have an open policy for admitting new students.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community College (CCC) Grand Island, NE Public, 2-Year | $2,580 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Metropolitan Community College (MCC) Omaha, NE Public, 2-Year | $2,385 | 10,000 - 19,999 | |
| Mid - Plains Community College (MPCC, McCook) North Platte, NE Public, 2-Year | $2,650 | 1,000 - 4,999 | |
| Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC) Macy, NE Public, 2-Year | $4,080 | Under 1,000 | |
| Northeast Community College (NECC) Norfolk, NE Public, 2-Year | $2,744 | 5,000 - 9,999 | |
| Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) Scottsbluff, NE Public, 2-Year | $2,208 | 1,000 - 4,999 |
Career Colleges
The table below lists career and trade schools in Nebraska. These include both public and private institutions.
| School Name | Tuition | Size | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics Omaha, NE Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| College of Hair Design Lincoln, NE Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Josephs College of Beauty - Lincoln (Joseph's College) Lincoln, NE Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| La'james International College Fremont, NE Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Little Priest Tribal College Winnebago, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | $4,380 | Under 1,000 | |
| Myotherapy Institute Lincoln, NE Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $12,300 | Under 1,000 | |
| Regional West Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology Scottsbluff, NE Private Not-For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 | |
| Universal College of Healing Arts Omaha, NE Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $15,010 | Under 1,000 | |
| Vatterott College - Spring Valley Campus (Vatterott Educational Centers) Omaha, NE Private For-Profit, 2-Year | $11,849 | Under 1,000 | |
| Xenon International Academy-Omaha Omaha, NE Private For-Profit, 2-Year | - | Under 1,000 |