Biggest Colleges in Nebraska

Discover the best college programs in Nebraska! Our free database of college statistics helps you compare Nebraska’s community colleges, four-year colleges and universities.

List of the Largest Colleges in Nebraska

Attending a large college in Nebraska can be very advantageous, especially with how sparse the state is. If you want to meet a wide variety of students from all over the world and have an active social life, then you will most likely enjoy the big college experience. Bigger colleges will have more programs and course offerings, as well as student groups that cater to a diverse range of interests. There are often larger facilities to accommodate the vast student body as well. Our list below will help you sort through the biggest colleges available in Nebraska.

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Southern New Hampshire University
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- One of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation and a network of support.
- Dedicated to giving you the support you need to pursue your degree.
- Choose from over 200 affordable programs.
- Private. Nonprofit. Accredited
Liberty University
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- The largest private, nonprofit university in the nation.
- Known for its high student satisfaction and retention rates.
- Students and professors hold each other to high standards and genuinely care about each other’s well-being.
Purdue University Global
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- Fully personalized, flexible online learning tailored to the needs of working adults
- A public, nonprofit institution that’s part of the prestigious Purdue University system
- Highly accessible, world-class education, with 180 online programs at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels
- Comprehensive career counseling services before and after graduation

Rank	School Name	City	State	Net Cost	School Level	Retention Rate	# of Students
1	Metropolitan Community College Area	Omaha	NE	$6,333	2 year	47.26%	27,828
2	University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Lincoln	NE	$15,109	4 year	84.01%	27,408
3	University of Nebraska at Omaha	Omaha	NE	$10,979	4 year	77.42%	18,142
4	Southeast Community College Area	Lincoln	NE	$7,405	2 year	61.08%	15,491
5	Bellevue University	Bellevue	NE	N/A	4 year	48.28%	12,870
6	Central Community College	Grand Island	NE	$7,041	2 year	64.93%	11,834
7	Creighton University	Omaha	NE	N/A	4 year	91.37%	9,130
8	University of Nebraska at Kearney	Kearney	NE	$14,553	4 year	79.54%	8,529
9	Western Nebraska Community College	Scottsbluff	NE	$6,955	2 year	59.1%	8,143
10	Mid-Plains Community College	North Platte	NE	$6,317	2 year	59.3%	8,103
11	Northeast Community College	Norfolk	NE	$7,492	2 year	69.03%	6,909
12	Wayne State College	Wayne	NE	$11,307	4 year	67.68%	4,424
13	University of Nebraska Medical Center	Omaha	NE	N/A	4 year	N/A	3,929
14	Nebraska Wesleyan University	Lincoln	NE	N/A	4 year	81.22%	3,856
15	Chadron State College	Chadron	NE	$11,344	4 year	65.07%	3,850
16	Peru State College	Peru	NE	$11,955	4 year	58.46%	3,310
17	Doane College-Lincoln Grand Island and Master	Lincoln	NE	N/A	4 year	N/A	3,052
18	Concordia University-Nebraska	Seward	NE	N/A	4 year	79.72%	2,715
19	Clarkson College	Omaha	NE	N/A	4 year	65.63%	1,654
20	Midland University	Fremont	NE	N/A	4 year	58.58%	1,358
21	Hastings College	Hastings	NE	N/A	4 year	74.49%	1,320
22	Kaplan University-Omaha Campus	Omaha	NE	N/A	4 year	0%	1,264
23	Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health	Omaha	NE	N/A	4 year	70.37%	1,164
24	Doane College-Crete	Crete	NE	N/A	4 year	72.13%	1,138
25	College of Saint Mary	Omaha	NE	N/A	4 year	78.65%	1,124

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