Colleges Near Amherst

There are 60 colleges within 200 miles of Amherst enrolling a total of 201,597 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 248, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Amherst. The nearest college is University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney at a distance of 13.1 miles from Amherst. Driving time to these schools from Amherst 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, Cloud County Community College in Concordia offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,340 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 Amherst.