For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 community colleges serving 58,908 students in Nebraska (11 public colleges and 9 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Nebraska is approximately $4,615 per year for in-state students and $5,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,095 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Capitol Beauty School, Joseph's College Cosmetology, and Xenon International Academy-Omaha.
Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 37%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Top Ranked Nebraska Community Colleges (2025-26)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Capitol Beauty School
Public
10803 John Galt Blvd.
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 333-3329
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 333-3329
Enrollment: 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Joseph's College Cosmetology
Private for-profit
6810 P Street #200
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 475-5385
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 475-5385
Enrollment: 127 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Xenon International Academy-Omaha
Private for-profit
8516 Park Drive
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 697-2398
Omaha, NE 68127
(402) 697-2398
Enrollment: 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3134 West Hwy 34
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 398-4222
Grand Island, NE 68802
(308) 398-4222
Enrollment: 9,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $2,760 Out-state tuition: $3,960 Minority enrollment: 30%
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
6901 North 72nd St
Omaha, NE 68122
(402) 572-3654
Omaha, NE 68122
(402) 572-3654
Enrollment: 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
College of Hair Design-Downtown
Private for-profit
304 S Eleventh St
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-4244
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-4244
Enrollment: 57 students Minority enrollment: 91%
College of Hair Design-East Campus
Private for-profit
9000 Andermatt Dr
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 488-7007
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 488-7007
Enrollment: 114 students Acceptance rate: 70% Minority enrollment: 91%
Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics
Private for-profit
5601 South 59th Street Suite D
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 261-5322
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 261-5322
Enrollment: 33 students Minority enrollment: 98%
601 E. College Drive
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2380
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2380
Enrollment: 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 78%
30th & Fort Street
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 622-2400
Omaha, NE 68111
(531) 622-2400
Enrollment: 22,686 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $2,610 Out-state tuition: $3,803 Minority enrollment: 50%
601 West State Farm Road
North Platte, NE 69101
(800) 658-4308
North Platte, NE 69101
(800) 658-4308
Enrollment: 2,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 In-state tuition: $2,820 Out-state tuition: $3,540 Minority enrollment: 19%
Myotherapy Institute
Private for-profit
245 South 84th ST #100
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 421-7410
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 421-7410
Enrollment: 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Private-state tuition: $16,800 Minority enrollment: 74%
National American University-Bellevue
Private for-profit
3604 Summit Plaza Drive
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 972-4250
Bellevue, NE 68123
(402) 972-4250
Enrollment: 68 students Minority enrollment: 43%
404 East 7th
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-5259
Curtis, NE 69025
(308) 367-5259
Enrollment: 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $5,026 Out-state tuition: $9,446 Minority enrollment: 28%
1111 Hwy 75
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
Enrollment: 409 students
801 E Benjamin
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2020
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2020
Enrollment: 6,610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,165 Out-state tuition: $4,215 Minority enrollment: 24%
1821 K Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-5315
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-5315
Enrollment: 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $15,352 Out-state tuition: $15,352 Minority enrollment: 38%
301 South 68th Street Place
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 471-3333
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 471-3333
Enrollment: 13,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $2,689 Out-state tuition: $3,296 Minority enrollment: 27%
Universal College of Healing Arts
Private for-profit
8702 North 30th Street
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 556-4456
Omaha, NE 68112
(402) 556-4456
Enrollment: 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $15,390 Minority enrollment: 67%
1601 East 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3606
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
(308) 635-3606
Enrollment: 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 In-state tuition: $2,496 Out-state tuition: $2,808 Minority enrollment: 39%
Community Colleges in Nebraska (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10850 Emmet Street
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 898-1000
Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 898-1000
Enrollment: 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Acceptance rate: 96% Minority enrollment: 46%
ITT Technical Institute-Omaha (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
1120 North 103rd Plaza,Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 331-2900
Omaha, NE 68114
(402) 331-2900
Enrollment: 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 79% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 34%
5425 North 103rd Street
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 431-6100
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 431-6100
Enrollment: 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 In-state tuition: $15,352 Out-state tuition: $15,352 Minority enrollment: 56%
Vatterott College-Spring Valley (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
11818 I Street
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 891-9411
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 891-9411
Enrollment: 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Private-state tuition: $12,708 Minority enrollment: 43%
Overview
This State (NE)
Total Faculty
233 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,449 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
# Full-Time Students
127 students
# Part-Time Students
1,322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
26 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
114 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,322 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
3%
% Hispanic
16%
% Black
6%
% White
63%
% Hawaiian
2%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,615
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,803
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,095
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,161
Acceptance Rate
74%
ACT Composite (Year 2007)
21
ACT English (Year 2007)
21
ACT Math (Year 2007)
20
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Nebraska?
There are 20 community colleges serving 58,908 students in Nebraska.
How much do community colleges cost in Nebraska?
The average tuition for community colleges in Nebraska is approximately $4,615 per year for in-state students and $5,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,095.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Nebraska?
The top-ranked community colleges in Nebraska include Capitol Beauty School, Joseph's College Cosmetology, and Xenon International Academy-Omaha.
What is community college diversity score in Nebraska?
Community colleges in Nebraska have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Nebraska?
Community colleges in Nebraska have approximately 37% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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