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 238,166 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 #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 Grand Island.
Grand Island, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus
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Council Bluffs, Iowa
 

Purdue Global Council Bluffs Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

134 miles from Grand Island

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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

135 miles from Grand Island

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Peru State College
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Peru, NE
 

Peru State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

141 miles from Grand Island

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Mount Marty College
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Yankton, SD
 

Mount Marty College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Private Colleges in South Dakota

  • 1,252enrollment
  • $21,476net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 810-1050SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

143 miles from Grand Island

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Briar Cliff University
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Sioux City, IA
 

Briar Cliff University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 927enrollment
  • $21,620net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

149 miles from Grand Island

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,249enrollment
  • $23,947net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

149 miles from Grand Island

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

  • 9,856enrollment
  • $18,378net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1300SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

148 miles from Grand Island

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 196enrollment
  • $19,405net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

149 miles from Grand Island

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Western Iowa Tech Community College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Public 2 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 5,150enrollment
  • $7,458net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

150 miles from Grand Island

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Brown Mackie College Salina
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Salina, KS
 

Brown Mackie College Salina

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 149enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

149 miles from Grand Island

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Fort Hays State University
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Hays, KS
 

Fort Hays State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 12,949enrollment
  • $13,322net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

151 miles from Grand Island

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Kansas Wesleyan University
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Salina, KS

Kansas Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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  • 859enrollment
  • $22,617net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

151 miles from Grand Island

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Manhattan Area Technical College
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Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 909enrollment
  • $11,659net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

151 miles from Grand Island

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Kansas State University
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Manhattan, KS

Kansas State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 19,722enrollment
  • $18,855net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

152 miles from Grand Island

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Manhattan Christian College
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Manhattan, KS
 

Manhattan Christian College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 132enrollment
  • $22,675net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.24Estimated Avg GPA

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152 miles from Grand Island

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Salina Area Technical College
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Salina, KS
 

Salina Area Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 855enrollment
  • $8,702net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

152 miles from Grand Island

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Bethany College
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Lindsborg, KS
 

Bethany College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 744enrollment
  • $29,546net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 883-1020SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

166 miles from Grand Island

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Barton County Community College
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Great Bend, KS
 

Barton County Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,269enrollment
  • $9,073net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

175 miles from Grand Island

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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 $3,300 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.