Colleges Near Grand Island

Colleges and universities near me in the Grand Island, Nebraska area

There 79 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 257,256 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 48,520, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Grand Island. Driving time to these schools from Grand Island should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha which is ranked #113 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 24,431 students. In terms of affordability, Highland Community College in Highland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $1,810 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 Grand Island.


79 results

Central Community College
C
Grand Island, NE
 
Central Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 6,309enrollment
  • $8,558net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

2 miles from Grand Island

Hastings College
H
Hastings, NE
 
Hastings College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 946enrollment
  • $20,804net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

23 miles from Grand Island

University of Nebraska at Kearney
N
Kearney, NE
 
University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,275enrollment
  • $16,570net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 938-1133SAT range
  • 18-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

42 miles from Grand Island

York College
Y
York, NE
 
York College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 648enrollment
  • $18,598net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 790-1160SAT range
  • 14-24ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

41 miles from Grand Island

Concordia University Seward
C
Seward, NE
Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 2,989enrollment
  • $22,201net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 19-27ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

66 miles from Grand Island

Doane University
D
Crete, NE
Doane University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,060enrollment
  • $23,284net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

77 miles from Grand Island

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

87 miles from Grand Island

University of Nebraska Lincoln
N
Lincoln, NE
University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 24,431enrollment
  • $17,341net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1320SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

87 miles from Grand Island

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
B
Lincoln, NE
 
BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 744enrollment
  • $24,972net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Grand Island

Nebraska Wesleyan University
N
Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,816enrollment
  • $26,576net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1290SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

89 miles from Grand Island

Southeast Community College Area
S
Lincoln, NE
 
Southeast Community College Area

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 9,416enrollment
  • $5,114net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Grand Island

Union College
U
Lincoln, NE
 
Union College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 774enrollment
  • $22,895net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

90 miles from Grand Island

Myotherapy Institute
M
Lincoln, NE
 
Myotherapy Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 14enrollment
  • $27,167net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Grand Island

Northeast Community College
N
Norfolk, NE
 
Northeast Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,345enrollment
  • $8,813net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Grand Island

Cloud County Community College
C
Concordia, KS
 
Cloud County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,531enrollment
  • $10,461net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

101 miles from Grand Island

North Central Kansas Technical College
N
Beloit, KS
 
North Central Kansas Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 884enrollment
  • $12,518net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Grand Island

Midland University
M
Fremont, NE
Midland University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,671enrollment
  • $20,992net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 905-1150SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

104 miles from Grand Island

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
N
Curtis, NE
 
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 282enrollment
  • $12,912net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

114 miles from Grand Island

FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Community College and is 2.4 miles from Grand Island. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Community College are $3,210 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central 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.