Colleges Near Aurora

Colleges and universities near me in the Aurora, Nebraska area

There are 90 colleges within 200 miles of Aurora enrolling a total of 289,294 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 4,479, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Aurora. The nearest college is Central Community College in Grand Island at a distance of 19.2 miles from Aurora. Driving time to these schools from Aurora should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha which is ranked #111 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kansas enrolling 28,406 students. In terms of affordability, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,128 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 Aurora.
Aurora, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Little Priest Tribal College
L
Winnebago, NE
 

Little Priest Tribal College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 208enrollment
  • $11,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

123 miles from Aurora

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Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
N
Curtis, NE
 

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 259enrollment
  • $13,757net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

132 miles from Aurora

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Manhattan Area Technical College
M
Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 968enrollment
  • $10,724net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

137 miles from Aurora

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Kansas State University
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K
Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Kansas

  • 19,745enrollment
  • $18,745net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

138 miles from Aurora

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Manhattan Christian College
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Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Christian College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 145enrollment
  • $23,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

138 miles from Aurora

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 940enrollment
  • $23,292net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

141 miles from Aurora

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,158enrollment
  • $23,482net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

140 miles from Aurora

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St Luke's College
S
Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $12,771net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

141 miles from Aurora

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
W
Sioux City, IA
 

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 5,071enrollment
  • $9,064net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

141 miles from Aurora

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Brown Mackie College Salina
B
Salina, KS
 

Brown Mackie College Salina

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

141 miles from Aurora

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Kansas Wesleyan University
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K
Salina, KS

Kansas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 951enrollment
  • $23,419net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

143 miles from Aurora

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,314enrollment
  • $23,163net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

142 miles from Aurora

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Salina Area Technical College
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Salina, KS
 

Salina Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,007enrollment
  • $6,045net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

144 miles from Aurora

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Mid Plains Community College
M
North Platte, NE
 

Mid Plains Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,066enrollment
  • $7,223net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

144 miles from Aurora

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,868enrollment
  • $18,466net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1330SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

144 miles from Aurora

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Fort Hays State University
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Hays, KS
 

Fort Hays State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 12,843enrollment
  • $13,774net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

155 miles from Aurora

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Bethany College
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B
Lindsborg, KS
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 637enrollment
  • $29,571net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 883-1020SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

159 miles from Aurora

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Highland Community College
H
Highland, KS
 

Highland Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,182enrollment
  • $9,980net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

160 miles from Aurora

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Community College and is 19.2 miles from Aurora. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Community College are $3,360 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.