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.
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103 results

University of Phoenix Wichita Campus
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Wichita, Kansas
 

University of Phoenix Wichita Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 148enrollment
  • $19,278net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

176 miles from Nelson

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National American University Wichita
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Wichita, KS
 

National American University Wichita

Private 4 Year

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  • 95enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

177 miles from Nelson

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Friends University
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Wichita, KS
 

Friends University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,927enrollment
  • $22,579net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 915-1090SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

178 miles from Nelson

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Newman University
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Wichita, KS
 

Newman University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,787enrollment
  • $19,315net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

179 miles from Nelson

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

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

180 miles from Nelson

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Pratt Community College
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Pratt, KS
 

Pratt Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,153enrollment
  • $9,147net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

179 miles from Nelson

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Conception Seminary College
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Conception, MO
 

Conception Seminary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 41enrollment
  • $35,625net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • 3.32Estimated Avg GPA

179 miles from Nelson

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University of Saint Mary
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Leavenworth, KS
 

University of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,414enrollment
  • $23,611net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 926-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

180 miles from Nelson

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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

182 miles from Nelson

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

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

182 miles from Nelson

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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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

181 miles from Nelson

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Baker University
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Baldwin City, KS

Baker University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,945enrollment
  • $23,410net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 970-1130SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

182 miles from Nelson

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Barclay College
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Haviland, KS
 

Barclay College

Private 4 Year

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  • 187enrollment
  • $25,548net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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187 miles from Nelson

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Ottawa University Ottawa
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Ottawa, KS
 

Ottawa University Ottawa

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Kansas

  • 1,055enrollment
  • $28,126net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 880-1140SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

186 miles from Nelson

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

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

188 miles from Nelson

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

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

188 miles from Nelson

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Central Baptist Theological Seminary
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Shawnee, KS
 

Central Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 359enrollment
  • $30,567net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

191 miles from Nelson

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Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City
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Kansas City, MO
 

Pinnacle Career Institute North Kansas City

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

190 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.