Colleges in Lancaster County, Nebraska
Lancaster County is a county in Nebraska. According to Census data, the population is 289,490 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, ten colleges are active for serving college programs in Lancaster County, Nebraska. In addition, there are 12 colleges located within 30 miles from Lancaster County.
By school type, there are three public and seven private schools. By school level, there are five 4-years (or high) schools and five 2-4 years schools (community colleges) based on the IPEDS data.
All Ten schools offer undergraduate programs and five schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Lancaster County, Nebraska is $16,964 for Nebraska residents and $22,399 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 83.67% and the average SAT score is 1,190. A total of 38,613 students enrolled in schools in Lancaster County, Nebraska, of which 4,855 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Lancaster County, Nebraska
The following table lists 10 colleges located in Lancaster County and 3 schools near Lancaster County, Nebraska ordered by distance from Lancaster County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Lancaster County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE Public, 4 years four-years | 1.28 miles | $28,584 | 24,393 | 67% | 17 to 1 | $20,944 | 87.5% | 1,200 |
| College of Hair Design-Downtown Lincoln, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.39 miles | $19,980 | 53 | 83% | 9 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Nebraska-Central Administration System Office Lincoln, NE Public, 4 years four-years | 1.46 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences Lincoln, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 1.66 miles | $20,640 | 765 | 70% | 9 to 1 | $32,804 | 67.4% | - |
| Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 2.62 miles | $43,572 | 1,654 | 66% | 12 to 1 | $10,350 | 79.8% | 1,180 |
| Joseph's College Cosmetology Lincoln, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.77 miles | $18,800 | 92 | 88% | 7 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 2.78 miles | $29,334 | 729 | 52% | 8 to 1 | $33,264 | 100.0% | - |
| Myotherapy Institute Lincoln, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 3.76 miles | $16,750 | 12 | 100% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE Public, 2-4 years valid | 4.05 miles | $4,032 | 10,816 | 38% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics Lincoln, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 4.16 miles | $19,900 | 99 | 60% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| College of Hair Design-East Campus Lincoln, NE Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.80 miles | $18,900 | 125 | 85% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Doane University Crete, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 19.21 miles | $41,985 | 1,985 | 57% | 11 to 1 | $10,173 | 98.0% | - |
| Concordia University-Nebraska Seward, NE Private, 4 years four-years | 22.68 miles | $40,640 | 3,479 | 65% | 14 to 1 | $8,100 | 85.7% | - |
| Average | - | $22,399 | 38,613 | 69% | 13 to 1 | $24,341 | 83.7% | 1,190 |