Colleges Near Cortland

Colleges and universities near me in the Cortland, Nebraska area

There are 36 colleges within 100 miles of Cortland enrolling a total of 147,832 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 482, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Cortland. The nearest college is Doane University in Crete at a distance of 15.1 miles from Cortland. Driving time to these schools from Cortland should be less than 2 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, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,830 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 Cortland.


36 results

Doane University
D
Crete, NE

Doane University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

15 miles from Cortland

Myotherapy Institute
M
Lincoln, NE
 

Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 13enrollment
  • $26,972net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Cortland

Union College
U
Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 694enrollment
  • $23,462net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

19 miles from Cortland

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
B
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

20 miles from Cortland

Purdue Global Lincoln Campus
P
Lincoln, NE
 

Purdue Global Lincoln Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

21 miles from Cortland

University of Nebraska Lincoln
N
Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

22 miles from Cortland

Southeast Community College Area
S
Lincoln, NE
 

Southeast Community College Area

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,465enrollment
  • $8,330net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Cortland

Nebraska Wesleyan University
N
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

23 miles from Cortland

Concordia University Seward
C
Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

35 miles from Cortland

Peru State College
P
Peru, NE
 

Peru State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,799enrollment
  • $12,618net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

51 miles from Cortland

York College
Y
York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

52 miles from Cortland

Nebraska Christian College
N
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 Cortland

Vatterott College Spring Valley
V
Omaha, NE
 

Vatterott College Spring Valley

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

59 miles from Cortland

The Creative Center
C
Omaha, NE
 

The Creative Center

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

58 miles from Cortland

Bellevue University
B
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

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

61 miles from Cortland

University of Phoenix Omaha Campus
P
Omaha, Nebraska
 

University of Phoenix Omaha Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

61 miles from Cortland

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
N
Omaha, NE
 

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

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

63 miles from Cortland

College of Saint Mary
S
Omaha, NE
 

College of Saint Mary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

62 miles from Cortland

FAQ's

The closest community college is Southeast Community College Area and is 21.5 miles from Cortland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southeast Community College Area are $2,808 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southeast 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.