Colleges Near Wakefield

Colleges and universities near me in the Wakefield, Nebraska area

There are 40 colleges within 100 miles of Wakefield enrolling a total of 115,573 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 1,451, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Wakefield. The nearest college is Wayne State College in Wayne at a distance of 7.9 miles from Wakefield. Driving time to these schools from Wakefield 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 Metropolitan Community College Area enrolling 15,964 students. In terms of affordability, Metropolitan Community College Area in Omaha offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,060 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 Wakefield.
Wakefield, NE within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Southeast Technical Institute
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Sioux Falls, SD
 

Southeast Technical Institute

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,478enrollment
  • $15,265net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

90 miles from Wakefield

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Bellevue University
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Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University

Private 4 Year

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

91 miles from Wakefield

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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

94 miles from Wakefield

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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

99 miles from Wakefield

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Western Iowa Tech Community College and is 30.2 miles from Wakefield. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Western Iowa Tech Community College are $5,042 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Western Iowa Tech 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.