Colleges Near Aurora

Colleges and universities near me in the Aurora, Nebraska area

There are 91 colleges within 200 miles of Aurora enrolling a total of 283,825 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 #117 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Kansas enrolling 26,708 students. In terms of affordability, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,830 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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Northwest Missouri State University
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Maryville, MO

Northwest Missouri State University

Public 4 Year

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#9 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 8,505enrollment
  • $14,197net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 938-1158SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

168 miles from Aurora

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McPherson College
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McPherson, KS
 

McPherson College

Private 4 Year

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  • 822enrollment
  • $25,065net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 908-1120SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

173 miles from Aurora

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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

174 miles from Aurora

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Bryan University Topeka
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Topeka, KS
 

Bryan University Topeka

Private 2 Year

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  • 34enrollment
  • $19,238net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

174 miles from Aurora

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Central Christian College of Kansas
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McPherson, KS
 

Central Christian College of Kansas

Private 4 Year

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  • 571enrollment
  • $15,732net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

174 miles from Aurora

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Washburn University
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Topeka, KS
 

Washburn University

Public 4 Year

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  • 5,460enrollment
  • $12,473net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

176 miles from Aurora

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,362enrollment
  • $30,067net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

177 miles from Aurora

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,651enrollment
  • $25,198net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

178 miles from Aurora

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Tabor College
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Hillsboro, KS

Tabor College

Private 4 Year

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  • 637enrollment
  • $21,080net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 830-1100SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

179 miles from Aurora

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,861enrollment
  • $27,375net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

180 miles from Aurora

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Conception Seminary College
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Conception, MO
 

Conception Seminary College

Private 4 Year

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  • 27enrollment
  • $35,084net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

180 miles from Aurora

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Sterling College
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Sterling, KS
 

Sterling College

Private 4 Year

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  • 706enrollment
  • $22,680net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 938-1123SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 17

183 miles from Aurora

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Vatterott College Saint Joseph
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Saint Joseph, MO
 

Vatterott College Saint Joseph

Private 2 Year

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  • 66enrollment
  • $18,894net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

184 miles from Aurora

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Missouri Western State University
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Saint Joseph, MO
 

Missouri Western State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,023enrollment
  • $11,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

186 miles from Aurora

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

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#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,973enrollment
  • $19,204net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

189 miles from Aurora

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Southwestern Community College
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Creston, IA
 

Southwestern Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,581enrollment
  • $9,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

190 miles from Aurora

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Colby Community College
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Colby, KS
 

Colby Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,380enrollment
  • $8,128net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA

191 miles from Aurora

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Hesston College
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Hesston, KS
 

Hesston College

Private 2 Year

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  • 325enrollment
  • $21,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

191 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 $3,300 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.