Colleges Near Springfield

Colleges and universities near me in the Springfield, Nebraska area

There are 25 colleges within 50 miles of Springfield enrolling a total of 101,567 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 1,529, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Springfield. The nearest college is Nebraska Christian College in Papillion at a distance of 3.3 miles from Springfield. Driving time to these schools from Springfield should be less than 1 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, Southeast Community College Area in Lincoln offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,448 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 Springfield.
Springfield, NE within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Nebraska Christian College
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Papillion, NE
 

Nebraska Christian College

Private 4 Year

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

3 miles from Springfield

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Vatterott College Spring Valley
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Omaha, NE
 

Vatterott College Spring Valley

Private 2 Year

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  • 6enrollment
  • $17,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Springfield

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The Creative Center
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Omaha, NE
 

The Creative Center

Private 4 Year

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  • 24enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Springfield

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Bellevue University
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Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 13,841enrollment
  • $24,767net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Springfield

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Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
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Omaha, NE
 

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,146enrollment
  • $18,661net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

13 miles from Springfield

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College of Saint Mary
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Omaha, NE
 

College of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

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  • 857enrollment
  • $14,984net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

12 miles from Springfield

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University of Phoenix Omaha Campus
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Omaha, Nebraska
 

University of Phoenix Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 46enrollment
  • $17,658net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Springfield

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Clarkson College
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Omaha, NE
 

Clarkson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,133enrollment
  • $14,506net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA

14 miles from Springfield

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University of Nebraska at Omaha
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Omaha, NE

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 15,058enrollment
  • $12,973net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

13 miles from Springfield

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Creighton University
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Omaha, NE

Creighton University

Private 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Nebraska

  • 8,397enrollment
  • $32,877net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1206-1420SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.84Avg GPA

16 miles from Springfield

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Grace University
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Omaha, NE
 

Grace University

Private 4 Year

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

15 miles from Springfield

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Purdue Global Omaha Campus
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Omaha, NE
 

Purdue Global Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 332enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Springfield

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Metropolitan Community College Area
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Omaha, NE
 

Metropolitan Community College Area

Public 2 Year

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  • 14,541enrollment
  • $4,786net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Springfield

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Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
 

Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus

Private 4 Year

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

19 miles from Springfield

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Universal College of Healing Arts
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Omaha, NE
 

Universal College of Healing Arts

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 24enrollment
  • $20,070net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

20 miles from Springfield

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Iowa Western Community College
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Council Bluffs, IA
 

Iowa Western Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 5,342enrollment
  • $11,569net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Springfield

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Midland University
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Fremont, NE

Midland University

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,615enrollment
  • $22,377net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 950-1210SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

30 miles from Springfield

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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,688enrollment
  • $25,201net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

32 miles from Springfield

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Metropolitan Community College Area and is 17.7 miles from Springfield. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Metropolitan Community College Area are $3,285 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Metropolitan Community College Area 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.