Colleges in Nebraska
All 34 degree-granting colleges in Nebraska, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Nebraska is $42,662 per year — about $170,648 over a four-year degree.
All 34 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Nebraska Community CollegePublicScottsbluff · 2-year | $2,976 | $2,976 | Public |
| 2 | Southeast Community College AreaPublicLincoln · 2-year | $3,276 | $3,276 | Public |
| 3 | Metropolitan Community College AreaPublicOmaha · 2-year | $3,285 | $3,285 | Public |
| 4 | Central Community CollegePublicGrand Island · 2-year | $3,300 | $3,300 | Public |
| 5 | Mid-Plains Community CollegePublicNorth Platte · 2-year | $3,480 | $3,480 | Public |
| 6 | Northeast Community CollegePublicNorfolk · 2-year | $3,840 | $3,840 | Public |
| 7 | Nebraska Indian Community CollegePublicMacy · 2-year | $4,080 | $4,080 | Public |
| 8 | Little Priest Tribal CollegePublicWinnebago · 2-year | $5,140 | $5,140 | Public |
| 9 | Nebraska College of Technical AgriculturePublicCurtis · 2-year | $5,602 | $5,602 | Public |
| 10 | CHI Health School of Radiologic TechnologyPrivateOmaha · Less than 2-year | $7,140 | $7,140 | Private nonprofit |
| 11 | Chadron State CollegePublicChadron · Less than 2-year | $7,354 | $7,354 | Public |
| 12 | Summit Christian CollegePrivateGering · Less than 2-year | $7,608 | $7,608 | Private nonprofit |
| 13 | Wayne State CollegePublicWayne · Less than 2-year | $7,688 | $7,688 | Public |
| 14 | Peru State CollegePublicPeru · Less than 2-year | $7,920 | $7,920 | Public |
| 15 | University of Nebraska at KearneyPublicKearney · Less than 2-year | $7,960 | $7,960 | Public |
| 16 | University of Nebraska at OmahaPublicOmaha · Less than 2-year | $8,136 | $8,136 | Public |
| 17 | Bellevue UniversityPrivateBellevue · Less than 2-year | $8,790 | $8,790 | Private nonprofit |
| 18 | University of Nebraska-LincolnPublicLincoln · Less than 2-year | $9,620 | $9,620 | Public |
| 19 | Universal College of Healing ArtsFor-profitOmaha · 2-year | $11,822 | $11,822 | Private for-profit |
| 20 | University of Nebraska Medical CenterPublicOmaha · Less than 2-year | $14,720 | $14,720 | Public |
| 21 | Clarkson CollegePrivateOmaha · Less than 2-year | $14,880 | $14,880 | Private nonprofit |
| 22 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthPrivateOmaha · Less than 2-year | $16,147 | $16,147 | Private nonprofit |
| 23 | Myotherapy InstituteFor-profitLincoln · 2-year | $16,390 | $16,390 | Private for-profit |
| 24 | Bryan College of Health SciencesPrivateLincoln · Less than 2-year | $17,870 | $17,870 | Private nonprofit |
| 25 | York UniversityPrivateYork · Less than 2-year | $20,950 | $20,950 | Private nonprofit |
| 26 | College of Saint MaryPrivateOmaha · Less than 2-year | $22,450 | $22,450 | Private nonprofit |
| 27 | Union CollegePrivateLincoln · Less than 2-year | $27,170 | $27,170 | Private nonprofit |
| 28 | Hastings CollegePrivateHastings · Less than 2-year | $34,580 | $34,580 | Private nonprofit |
| 29 | Concordia University-NebraskaPrivateSeward · Less than 2-year | $37,720 | $37,720 | Private nonprofit |
| 30 | Midland UniversityPrivateFremont · Less than 2-year | $38,300 | $38,300 | Private nonprofit |
| 31 | Doane UniversityPrivateCrete · Less than 2-year | $38,990 | $38,990 | Private nonprofit |
| 32 | Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityPrivateLincoln · Less than 2-year | $39,868 | $39,868 | Private nonprofit |
| 33 | Creighton UniversityPrivateOmaha · Less than 2-year | $45,638 | $45,638 | Private nonprofit |
| 34 | University of Nebraska-Central Administration System OfficePublicLincoln · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in Nebraska?
Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, at $2,976 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Southeast Community College Area ($3,276), Metropolitan Community College Area ($3,285), Central Community College ($3,300).
How much does college cost in Nebraska?
The median published in-state tuition is $8,790 per year across 33 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Nebraska to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.