Colleges Near Riverton

Colleges and universities near me in the Riverton, Nebraska area

There are 75 colleges within 200 miles of Riverton enrolling a total of 242,721 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 89, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Riverton. The nearest college is Hastings College in Hastings at a distance of 40.1 miles from Riverton. Driving time to these schools from Riverton 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, Dodge City Community College in Dodge City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,410 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 Riverton.
Riverton, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Hastings College
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Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 936enrollment
  • $22,128net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

40 miles from Riverton

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,041enrollment
  • $16,564net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

46 miles from Riverton

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North Central Kansas Technical College
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Beloit, KS
 

North Central Kansas Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 999enrollment
  • $14,472net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Riverton

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Central Community College
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Grand Island, NE
 

Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,519enrollment
  • $7,740net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Riverton

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Cloud County Community College
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Concordia, KS
 

Cloud County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,651enrollment
  • $11,016net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 11

69 miles from Riverton

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York College
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York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

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  • 626enrollment
  • $17,835net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 800-1125SAT range
  • 14-27ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

82 miles from Riverton

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Fort Hays State University
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Hays, KS
 

Fort Hays State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 12,949enrollment
  • $13,322net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

90 miles from Riverton

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Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
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Curtis, NE
 

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Public 2 Year

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  • 303enrollment
  • $13,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

100 miles from Riverton

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Doane University
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Crete, NE

Doane University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,879enrollment
  • $24,271net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

102 miles from Riverton

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Concordia University Seward
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Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 3,047enrollment
  • $23,067net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

105 miles from Riverton

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Brown Mackie College Salina
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Salina, KS
 

Brown Mackie College Salina

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

106 miles from Riverton

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Kansas Wesleyan University
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Salina, KS

Kansas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 859enrollment
  • $22,617net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

107 miles from Riverton

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Salina Area Technical College
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Salina, KS
 

Salina Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 855enrollment
  • $8,702net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

108 miles from Riverton

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Barton County Community College
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Great Bend, KS
 

Barton County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,269enrollment
  • $9,073net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

117 miles from Riverton

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Bethany College
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Lindsborg, KS
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 744enrollment
  • $29,546net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 883-1020SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

119 miles from Riverton

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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

119 miles from Riverton

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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

  • 23,805enrollment
  • $16,805net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

119 miles from Riverton

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BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
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Lincoln, NE
 

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 725enrollment
  • $26,926net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

121 miles from Riverton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is North Central Kansas Technical College and is 54.3 miles from Riverton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at North Central Kansas Technical College are $8,492 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

North Central Kansas Technical 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.