The Best Nebraska Big Colleges

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Nebraska as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is University of Nebraska Lincoln. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year
Lincoln, NE
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24,393 total enrollment

Nebraska is a large public university known for undergraduate agriculture, engineering, and journalism. Students attend classes on a large campus in Lincoln, the state capital.

#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska 7/10 Overall Rating

SAT Range 1098-1330
Avg GPA 3.63
Acceptance Rate 87%
Net Price $18,322

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