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Colleges and universities in Nebraska

Nebraska has 39 colleges and universities in our directory (16 public, 15 private nonprofit, 8 for-profit). Together they enroll about 140,995 students. 29 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Omaha (12), Lincoln (9)

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Showing 1–24 of 39 schools

UN
Public
Students
24,393
Retention
86%
Programs
176
Awards 2024-25
5,538
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other +173
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MCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
16,642
Retention
60%
Programs
85
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralLiberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +82
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UNO
Public
Students
14,972
Retention
78%
Programs
104
Awards 2024-25
3,456
CampusOnlineHybrid
General StudiesCriminal Justice/Safety StudiesBusiness Administration and Management +101
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BU
Private nonprofit

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE

Admission
Open
Students
14,667
Retention
58%
Programs
99
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceTraffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician +96
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SCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
10,816
Retention
70%
Programs
95
CampusOnlineHybrid
Welding TechnologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralAutomobile +92
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CU
Private nonprofit
Students
8,581
Retention
94%
Programs
106
Awards 2024-25
2,510
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingMedicineFinance +103
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CCC
Public

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Admission
Open
Students
6,927
Retention
69%
Programs
36
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementWelding TechnologyCriminal Justice/Safety Studies +33
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UNK
Public
Students
5,881
Retention
80%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
1,368
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingCurriculum and Instruction +39
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NCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
5,720
Retention
75%
Programs
102
CampusOnlineHybrid
AutomobileWelding TechnologyBusiness Administration and Management +99
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WSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,666
Retention
72%
Programs
65
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementIndustrial Production Technologies/Technicians, OtherElementary Education and Teaching +62
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CU
Private nonprofit
Students
3,479
Retention
80%
Programs
64
Awards 2024-25
492
CampusOnlineHybrid
Early Childhood Education and TeachingBusiness/CommerceCurriculum and Instruction +61
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MCC
Public

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Admission
Open
Students
2,140
Retention
63%
Programs
21
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +18
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CSC
Public

Chadron State College

Chadron, NE

Admission
Open
Students
2,098
Retention
63%
Programs
45
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementElementary Education and TeachingPsychology, General +42
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DU
Private nonprofit

Doane University

Crete, NE

Students
1,985
Retention
79%
Programs
54
Awards 2024-25
440
CampusOnlineHybrid
Curriculum and InstructionBusiness Administration and ManagementEducational Leadership and Administration +51
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NWU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,654
Retention
75%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
389
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business/CommerceSocial WorkBiology +53
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WNC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,569
Retention
53%
Programs
60
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralLiberal Arts and SciencesLineworker +57
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MU
Private nonprofit

Midland University

Fremont, NE

Students
1,558
Retention
69%
Programs
40
Awards 2024-25
391
CampusOnlineHybrid
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language InstructorBusiness Administration and ManagementEducation, General +37
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PSC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,492
Retention
64%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Curriculum and InstructionBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +40
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CC
Private nonprofit

Clarkson College

Omaha, NE

Students
1,121
Retention
61%
Programs
17
Awards 2024-25
395
CampusOnlineHybrid
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation TherapistRegistered NursingPhysical Therapy Assistant +14
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HC
Private nonprofit

Hastings College

Hastings, NE

Students
956
Retention
66%
Programs
60
Awards 2024-25
201
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other +57
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CSM
Private nonprofit
Students
786
Retention
80%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
198
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingExercise Science and Kinesiology +34
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BCH
Private nonprofit
Students
765
Retention
71%
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
164
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingNurse AnesthetistEducation, General +11
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