Colleges Near Amherst

Colleges and universities near me in the Amherst, Nebraska area

There are 60 colleges within 200 miles of Amherst enrolling a total of 201,597 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 248, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Amherst. The nearest college is University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney at a distance of 13.1 miles from Amherst. Driving time to these schools from Amherst should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha which is ranked #117 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 23,805 students. In terms of affordability, Cloud County Community College in Concordia offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,340 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Amherst.
Amherst, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Southeast Community College Area
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Lincoln, NE
 

Southeast Community College Area

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,465enrollment
  • $8,330net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

138 miles from Amherst

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Myotherapy Institute
M
Lincoln, NE
 

Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 13enrollment
  • $26,972net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

138 miles from Amherst

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,615enrollment
  • $22,377net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 950-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

151 miles from Amherst

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Wayne State College
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Wayne, NE
 

Wayne State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,773enrollment
  • $14,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

152 miles from Amherst

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Brown Mackie College Salina
B
Salina, KS
 

Brown Mackie College Salina

Private 2 Year

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  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

164 miles from Amherst

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Kansas Wesleyan University
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Salina, KS

Kansas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 859enrollment
  • $22,617net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

165 miles from Amherst

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Northwest Kansas Technical College
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Goodland, KS

Northwest Kansas Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 666enrollment
  • $12,402net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

165 miles from Amherst

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Salina Area Technical College
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Salina, KS
 

Salina Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 855enrollment
  • $8,702net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

166 miles from Amherst

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Nebraska Christian College
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Papillion, NE
 

Nebraska Christian College

Private 4 Year

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  • 134enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Estimated Avg GPA

167 miles from Amherst

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Vatterott College Spring Valley
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Omaha, NE
 

Vatterott College Spring Valley

Private 2 Year

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  • 6enrollment
  • $17,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

167 miles from Amherst

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University of Phoenix Omaha Campus
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Omaha, Nebraska
 

University of Phoenix Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 46enrollment
  • $17,658net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

167 miles from Amherst

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The Creative Center
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Omaha, NE
 

The Creative Center

Private 4 Year

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  • 24enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

168 miles from Amherst

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Barton County Community College
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Great Bend, KS
 

Barton County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,269enrollment
  • $9,073net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

171 miles from Amherst

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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
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Omaha, NE
 

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,146enrollment
  • $18,661net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

170 miles from Amherst

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Purdue Global Omaha Campus
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Omaha, NE
 

Purdue Global Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 332enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

170 miles from Amherst

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,252enrollment
  • $21,476net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

170 miles from Amherst

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University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Omaha, NE

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 15,058enrollment
  • $12,973net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

172 miles from Amherst

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College of Saint Mary
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S
Omaha, NE
 

College of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

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  • 857enrollment
  • $14,984net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

172 miles from Amherst

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Community College and is 47 miles from Amherst. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Community College are $3,300 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.