How Many Public Colleges Are in Nebraska?
There are 16 Public colleges in Nebraska. By school level, there are 7 four-year and 9 community colleges (2-4 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 83.50% and the admission yield is 25%. The average SAT score is 1,155 and the average ACT score is 23.
A total of 98,148 students are attending one of the schools. With 7,298 faculties, the average students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
The 2024 average tuition & fees at Public is $6,244 for state residents and $10,295 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $7,849 for state residents and $15,751 for out-of-state students.
74.75% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,396 at Public.
The following table shows the Public. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Community College Public, 2-4 years | Grand Island, NE | $4,800 ($3,360) | 6,519 | - | 42% |
| Chadron State College Public, four-years | Chadron, NE | $8,078 ($7,354) | 2,260 | - | 44% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney Public, four-years | Kearney, NE | $14,260 ($8,302) | 6,041 | 85.99% | 54% |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Public, 2-4 years | Omaha, NE | $4,815 ($3,285) | 14,541 | - | 25% |
| Mid-Plains Community College Public, 2-4 years | North Platte, NE | $4,530 ($3,600) | 2,084 | - | 45% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Public, four-years | Omaha, NE | $22,358 ($8,370) | 15,058 | 85.86% | 49% |
| Nebraska Indian Community College Public, 2-4 years | Macy, NE | $4,080 ($4,080) | 474 | - | - |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Public, four-years | Omaha, NE | $33,890 ($14,720) | 3,660 | - | - |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Public, four-years | Lincoln, NE | $27,748 ($10,108) | 23,805 | 78.64% | 64% |
| Northeast Community College Public, 2-4 years | Norfolk, NE | $5,130 ($3,840) | 5,583 | - | 50% |
| Peru State College Public, four-years | Peru, NE | $8,280 ($7,920) | 1,799 | - | 33% |
| Southeast Community College Area Public, 2-4 years | Lincoln, NE | $4,260 ($3,540) | 9,465 | - | 30% |
| Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Public, 2-4 years | Curtis, NE | $5,756 ($5,602) | 303 | - | 42% |
| Wayne State College Public, four-years | Wayne, NE | $7,970 ($7,688) | 4,773 | - | 51% |
| Western Nebraska Community College Public, 2-4 years | Scottsbluff, NE | $3,360 ($3,000) | 1,575 | - | 33% |
| Little Priest Tribal College Public, 2-4 years | Winnebago, NE | $5,400 ($5,140) | 208 | - | 13% |