Colleges Near Nelson

Colleges and universities near me in the Nelson, Nebraska area

There are 103 colleges within 200 miles of Nelson enrolling a total of 355,801 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 488, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Nelson. The nearest college is Hastings College in Hastings at a distance of 31.3 miles from Nelson. Driving time to these schools from Nelson 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, Dodge City Community College in Dodge City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,800 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 Nelson.
Nelson, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

103 results

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

151 miles from Nelson

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Mid Plains Community College
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North Platte, NE
 

Mid Plains Community College

Public 2 Year

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

154 miles from Nelson

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Flint Hills Technical College
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Emporia, KS
 

Flint Hills Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,639enrollment
  • $15,976net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

158 miles from Nelson

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Nebraska Indian Community College
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Macy, NE
 

Nebraska Indian Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 624enrollment
  • $22,666net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

158 miles from Nelson

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Emporia State University
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Emporia, KS

Emporia State University

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,658enrollment
  • $15,441net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

160 miles from Nelson

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Benedictine College
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Atchison, KS
 

Benedictine College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 2,465enrollment
  • $28,451net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1117-1310SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

163 miles from Nelson

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Little Priest Tribal College
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Winnebago, NE
 

Little Priest Tribal College

Private 2 Year

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

163 miles from Nelson

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Colby Community College
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Colby, KS
 

Colby Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,375enrollment
  • $6,975net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA

168 miles from Nelson

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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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#8 Best Public Universities in Missouri

  • 9,664enrollment
  • $15,497net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 970-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

168 miles from Nelson

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University of Kansas
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Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#1 Best Value in Kansas

  • 28,406enrollment
  • $18,322net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

173 miles from Nelson

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Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence
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Lawrence, KS
 

Pinnacle Career Institute Lawrence

Private 2 Year

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  • 72enrollment
  • $24,548net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

173 miles from Nelson

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Haskell Indian Nations University
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Lawrence, KS

Haskell Indian Nations University

Public 4 Year

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  • 878enrollment
  • $4,537net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

174 miles from Nelson

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Wichita Area Technical College
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Wichita, KS
 

Wichita Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,655enrollment
  • $10,356net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

175 miles from Nelson

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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

175 miles from Nelson

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Vatterott College Wichita
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Wichita, KS
 

Vatterott College Wichita

Private 2 Year

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  • 46enrollment
  • $19,357net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

175 miles from Nelson

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Butler Community College
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El Dorado, KS
 

Butler Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,552enrollment
  • $16,417net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

177 miles from Nelson

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Wichita State University
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Wichita, KS

Wichita State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 16,741enrollment
  • $14,184net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 970-1250SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

177 miles from Nelson

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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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  • 3,817enrollment
  • $12,764net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

176 miles from Nelson

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Cloud County Community College and is 49.6 miles from Nelson. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Cloud County Community College are $3,390 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Cloud County 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.