Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Nebraska area

There are 39 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 146,548 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 22,111, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Concordia University Seward in Seward at a distance of 38.5 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 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 Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 23,986 students. In terms of affordability, Central Community College in Grand Island offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,880 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 Columbus.
Columbus, NE within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Concordia University Seward
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Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 3,423enrollment
  • $24,099net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1235SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

39 miles from Columbus

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York College
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York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

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  • 585enrollment
  • $20,163net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 845-1060SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

41 miles from Columbus

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Northeast Community College
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Norfolk, NE
 

Northeast Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,595enrollment
  • $8,508net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

42 miles from Columbus

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

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#6 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,557enrollment
  • $24,143net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 893-1110SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

45 miles from Columbus

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Purdue Global Lincoln Campus
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Lincoln, NE
 

Purdue Global Lincoln Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 288enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Columbus

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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,690enrollment
  • $24,863net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

55 miles from Columbus

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University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $18,029net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1330SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

54 miles from Columbus

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BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
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Lincoln, NE
 

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 746enrollment
  • $21,834net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Columbus

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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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  • 9,799enrollment
  • $8,011net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Columbus

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Union College
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Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

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  • 635enrollment
  • $23,602net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

59 miles from Columbus

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Wayne State College
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Wayne, NE
 

Wayne State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,807enrollment
  • $15,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

58 miles from Columbus

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Doane University
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Crete, NE

Doane University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,948enrollment
  • $26,112net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

60 miles from Columbus

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Myotherapy Institute
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Lincoln, NE
 

Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 10enrollment
  • $29,303net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

60 miles from Columbus

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Central Community College
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Grand Island, NE
 

Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,862enrollment
  • $7,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Columbus

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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

65 miles from Columbus

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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

67 miles from Columbus

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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

67 miles from Columbus

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The Creative Center
C
Omaha, NE
 

The Creative Center

Private 4 Year

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

68 miles from Columbus

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast Community College and is 42.5 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeast Community College are $3,840 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeast 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.