Best Lincoln Community Colleges (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 community colleges serving 11,485 students in Lincoln, Nebraska. The student:teacher ratio is :1.

Community Colleges in Lincoln, NE (2026-27)

College
Location
Quick Facts
College of Hair Design-Downtown
Private for-profit
304 S Eleventh St
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-4244
Enrollment: 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
College of Hair Design-East Campus
Private for-profit
9000 Andermatt Dr
Lincoln, NE 68526
(402) 488-7007
Enrollment: 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 70% Minority enrollment: 38%
Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics
Private for-profit
5601 South 59th Street Suite D
Lincoln, NE 68516
(402) 261-5322
Enrollment: 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Joseph's College Cosmetology
Private for-profit
6810 P Street #200
Lincoln, NE 68505
(402) 475-5385
Enrollment: 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Myotherapy Institute
Private for-profit
245 South 84th ST #100
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 421-7410
Enrollment: 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $16,800 Minority enrollment: 88%
Purdue University Global-Lincoln
Public
1821 K Street
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%
Southeast Community College Area
Public
8800 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68520
(402) 471-3333
Enrollment: 10,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $2,689 Out-state tuition: $3,296 Minority enrollment: 28%

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How many community colleges are located in Lincoln, NE?
There are 7 community colleges serving 11,485 students in Lincoln, NE.

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