How Many Public Colleges Are in Nebraska?
There are 16 Public colleges in Nebraska. By school level, there are 8 four-year and 8 community colleges (2-4 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 87.99% and the admission yield is 25%. The average SAT score is 1,115 and the average ACT score is 23.
A total of 102,364 students are attending one of the schools. With 7,161 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at Public is $6,653 for state residents and $11,025 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $8,303 for state residents and $15,186 for out-of-state students.
61.94% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,256 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) | 6,927 | - | 48% |
| Chadron State College Public, four-years | Chadron, NE | $8,294 ($8,294) | 2,098 | - | 50% |
| University of Nebraska at Kearney Public, four-years | Kearney, NE | $16,484 ($8,564) | 5,881 | 89.49% | 58% |
| Metropolitan Community College Area Public, 2-4 years | Omaha, NE | $4,950 ($3,375) | 16,642 | - | 29% |
| Mid-Plains Community College Public, 2-4 years | North Platte, NE | $4,530 ($3,600) | 2,140 | - | 54% |
| University of Nebraska at Omaha Public, four-years | Omaha, NE | $23,206 ($8,718) | 14,972 | 86.98% | 47% |
| Nebraska Indian Community College Public, four-years | Macy, NE | $4,080 ($4,080) | 620 | - | 22% |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center Public, four-years | Omaha, NE | $39,962 ($16,973) | 3,988 | - | - |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Public, four-years | Lincoln, NE | $28,584 ($10,434) | 24,393 | 87.49% | 67% |
| Northeast Community College Public, 2-4 years | Norfolk, NE | $5,130 ($3,840) | 5,720 | - | 56% |
| Peru State College Public, four-years | Peru, NE | $8,433 ($8,433) | 1,492 | - | 38% |
| Southeast Community College Area Public, 2-4 years | Lincoln, NE | $4,032 ($3,444) | 10,816 | - | 38% |
| Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Public, 2-4 years | Curtis, NE | $5,926 ($5,926) | 222 | - | 61% |
| Wayne State College Public, four-years | Wayne, NE | $8,171 ($8,171) | 4,666 | - | 52% |
| Western Nebraska Community College Public, 2-4 years | Scottsbluff, NE | $4,410 ($3,840) | 1,569 | - | 37% |
| Little Priest Tribal College Public, 2-4 years | Winnebago, NE | $5,400 ($5,400) | 218 | - | 13% |