Best Colleges in Nebraska 2023

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Nebraska is home to 34 colleges and universities, but the two below stand out as the best colleges in the state. Read more about each one, and click the heart icon to save a school you're interested in to your college list.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$9,579

Out-of-State

$26,709

Acceptance Rate79%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a public, state university in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln was founded in 1869. The university currently enrolls around 23,805 students per year, including 19,276 undergrad students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Nebraska-Lincoln

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The acceptance rate at University of Nebraska-Lincoln is 79%. In 2022, 19,102 students applied to University of Nebraska-Lincoln and 15,022 were admitted.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	79%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.7
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	8%

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is located in the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, near Omaha.

If you are interested in seeing University of Nebraska-Lincoln for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Lincoln, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lincoln Municipal.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Lincoln are like without leaving home.

Creighton University

Omaha, NE • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$47,000

Out-of-State

$47,000

Acceptance Rate76%

Creighton University is a private, religious university in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. Creighton University was founded in 1878. The university currently enrolls around 8,397 students a year, including 4,290 undergrad students.

Creighton University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Creighton University. The acceptance rate at Creighton University is 76%. In 2022, 7,976 students applied to Creighton University and 6,037 were admitted.

Creighton University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	76%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	79%
Average GPA	3.9
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	79%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	14%

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Creighton University is located Omaha.

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Best Colleges in Nebraska 2023

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

$9,579

$26,709

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Creighton University

$47,000

$47,000

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Best Colleges in Nebraska 2023

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

$9,579

$26,709

2022 Acceptance Rate for University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Creighton University

$47,000

$47,000

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