Colleges Near Kearney

Colleges and universities near me in the Kearney, Nebraska area

There 63 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 207,519 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 30,787, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Kearney. Driving time to these schools from Kearney 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 Kearney.
Kearney, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of South Dakota
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Vermillion, SD

University of South Dakota

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in South Dakota

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

182 miles from Kearney

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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

186 miles from Kearney

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Morningside College
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Sioux City, IA
 

Morningside College

Private 4 Year

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

187 miles from Kearney

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St Luke's College
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Sioux City, IA
 

St Luke's College

Private 2 Year

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

187 miles from Kearney

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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

187 miles from Kearney

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Tabor College
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Hillsboro, KS

Tabor College

Private 4 Year

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  • 637enrollment
  • $21,080net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 830-1100SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

191 miles from Kearney

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Hutchinson Community College
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Hutchinson, KS

Hutchinson Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,960enrollment
  • $6,491net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

192 miles from Kearney

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Sinte Gleska University
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Mission, SD
 

Sinte Gleska University

Private 4 Year

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  • 544enrollment
  • $14,855net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 24

196 miles from Kearney

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Hesston College
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Hesston, KS
 

Hesston College

Private 2 Year

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  • 325enrollment
  • $21,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

198 miles from Kearney

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Community College and is 39.4 miles from Kearney. 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.