Colleges Near Grand Island

Colleges and universities near me in the Grand Island, Nebraska area

There 79 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 238,166 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 48,520, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Grand Island. Driving time to these schools from Grand Island 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, 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 Grand Island.
Grand Island, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

178 miles from Grand Island

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Highland Community College
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Highland, KS
 

Highland Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,339enrollment
  • $9,373net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 20

178 miles from Grand Island

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Central Christian College of Kansas
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McPherson, KS
 

Central Christian College of Kansas

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

181 miles from Grand Island

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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

180 miles from Grand Island

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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

186 miles from Grand Island

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Dordt College
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Sioux Center, IA

Dordt College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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

187 miles from Grand Island

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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

187 miles from Grand Island

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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

186 miles from Grand Island

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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

188 miles from Grand Island

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Bryan University Topeka
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Topeka, KS
 

Bryan University Topeka

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

190 miles from Grand Island

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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

192 miles from Grand Island

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Dakota Wesleyan University
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Mitchell, SD
 

Dakota Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 887enrollment
  • $19,825net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 950-1420SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

192 miles from Grand Island

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Mitchell Technical Institute
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Mitchell, SD
 

Mitchell Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,203enrollment
  • $12,101net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

192 miles from Grand Island

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

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

195 miles from Grand Island

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National American University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

National American University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

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  • 155enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

196 miles from Grand Island

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Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Colorado Technical University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 28enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

195 miles from Grand Island

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Globe University Sioux Falls
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Globe University Sioux Falls

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 125enrollment
  • $18,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

195 miles from Grand Island

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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

199 miles from Grand Island

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Community College and is 2.4 miles from Grand Island. 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.