Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Nebraska by Acceptance Rate 2026
College of Saint Mary leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 44.7%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Nebraska colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 14
- Cheapest net price
- $13,441
- Top earnings 10y
- $73,911
- Public / Private
- 3 / 11
College of Saint Mary
B- Acceptance
- 44.7%
- Net price
- $16,590
- Earnings 10y
- $54,338
- Acceptance
- 44.7%
York University
D- Acceptance
- 51.9%
- Net price
- $20,951
- Earnings 10y
- $44,130
- Acceptance
- 51.9%
Midland University
D- Acceptance
- 66.1%
- Net price
- $26,267
- Earnings 10y
- $52,163
- Acceptance
- 66.1%
Bryan College of Health Sciences
C- Acceptance
- 67.4%
- Net price
- $26,919
- Earnings 10y
- $70,845
- Acceptance
- 67.4%
Hastings College
D- Acceptance
- 71.7%
- Net price
- $24,452
- Earnings 10y
- $51,303
- Acceptance
- 71.7%
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
B- Acceptance
- 73.4%
- Net price
- $21,863
- Earnings 10y
- $65,071
- Acceptance
- 73.4%
Clarkson College
B- Acceptance
- 78.2%
- Net price
- $19,241
- Earnings 10y
- $64,876
- Acceptance
- 78.2%
Creighton University
C- Acceptance
- 79.8%
- Net price
- $31,568
- Earnings 10y
- $73,911
- Acceptance
- 79.8%
Nebraska Wesleyan University
B- Acceptance
- 79.8%
- Net price
- $18,327
- Earnings 10y
- $56,405
- Acceptance
- 79.8%
Concordia University-Nebraska
C- Acceptance
- 85.7%
- Net price
- $23,965
- Earnings 10y
- $52,415
- Acceptance
- 85.7%
University of Nebraska at Omaha
B- Acceptance
- 87%
- Net price
- $13,441
- Earnings 10y
- $53,909
- Acceptance
- 87%
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B- Acceptance
- 87.5%
- Net price
- $17,747
- Earnings 10y
- $56,887
- Acceptance
- 87.5%
University of Nebraska at Kearney
B- Acceptance
- 89.5%
- Net price
- $16,242
- Earnings 10y
- $50,105
- Acceptance
- 89.5%
Doane University
D- Acceptance
- 98%
- Net price
- $26,364
- Earnings 10y
- $53,316
- Acceptance
- 98%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Nebraska colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 6.85 (3 public, 11 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 44.7%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Nebraska colleges are in this list?
14 Nebraska colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.