Top Rated Nebraska Public Colleges

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Nebraska as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the best public college in Nebraska is University of Nebraska Lincoln. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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University of Nebraska Lincoln Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Lincoln, NE
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  • May 1 application deadline

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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University of Nebraska at Kearney Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Kearney, NE
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  • Aug 15 application deadline

UNK is a public university known for undergraduate teacher education and business. The residential campus is set in the college town of Kearney.

#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska 6/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 905-1125
  • Avg GPA 3.24
  • Acceptance Rate 89%
  • Net Price $16,287
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University of Nebraska at Omaha Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Omaha, NE
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  • Aug 1 application deadline

UNO is a public university known for undergraduate business, criminal justice, and information technology. The urban campus sits in midtown Omaha.

#3 Best Public Universities in Nebraska 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range -
  • Avg GPA 3.44
  • Acceptance Rate 87%
  • Net Price $13,662
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