Colleges Near Oakland

Colleges and universities near me in the Oakland, Nebraska area

There are 40 colleges within 100 miles of Oakland enrolling a total of 145,966 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 1,244, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Oakland. The nearest college is Nebraska Indian Community College in Macy at a distance of 18.3 miles from Oakland. Driving time to these schools from Oakland 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, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,030 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 Oakland.
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Grace University
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Omaha, NE
 

Grace University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 298enrollment
  • $19,798net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-21ACT range
  • 3.08Estimated Avg GPA

49 miles from Oakland

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Northeast Community College
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Norfolk, NE
 

Northeast Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

50 miles from Oakland

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Iowa Western Community College
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Council Bluffs, IA
 

Iowa Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,503enrollment
  • $11,552net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Oakland

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Nebraska Christian College
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Papillion, NE
 

Nebraska Christian College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 134enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.06Estimated Avg GPA

53 miles from Oakland

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Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
 

Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 296enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Oakland

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Bellevue University
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Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 14,476enrollment
  • $25,735net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Oakland

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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#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

69 miles from Oakland

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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

70 miles from Oakland

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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

71 miles from Oakland

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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

71 miles from Oakland

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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

71 miles from Oakland

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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

72 miles from Oakland

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Purdue Global Lincoln Campus
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Lincoln, NE
 

Purdue Global Lincoln Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

72 miles from Oakland

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Union College
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Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

74 miles from Oakland

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Myotherapy Institute
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Lincoln, NE
 

Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

75 miles from Oakland

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Northwestern College
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Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,665enrollment
  • $24,737net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 940-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

83 miles from Oakland

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Buena Vista University
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Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Private 4 Year

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#15 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

  • 1,951enrollment
  • $18,156net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.49Avg GPA

85 miles from Oakland

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

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

86 miles from Oakland

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Nebraska Indian Community College and is 18.3 miles from Oakland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Nebraska Indian Community College are $4,080 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Nebraska Indian 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.