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The following is a list of
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Nebraska Nebraska () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwe ...
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Public colleges and universities

There are three regular and two specialized universities in the
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Nebraska State College System Established in 1867, the Nebraska State College System is the governing body for Nebraska's three public colleges (Chadron State College, Peru State College, and Wayne State College) that are not part of the University of Nebraska System. Ch ...
has three member institutions.


Private liberal arts colleges


Private colleges and universities


Community colleges

The following
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s are members of the Nebraska Community College Association. In 1971, the
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began development on a plan to merge the vocational-technical schools and junior colleges. In July 1973, the Nebraska Community College system was established with legislation (LB 759) consolidating junior colleges and vocational/technical schools.


Defunct colleges


See also

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List of colleges and universities in Omaha, Nebraska There are several colleges and universities in Omaha, Nebraska. History The earliest institution of higher education promoted in the Omaha-area came from promoters of the Town of Saratoga located around present-day North 24th and Grand Streets ...
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References


External links


Department of Education listing of accredited institutions in NebraskaNebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education - Directory of Postsecondary Institutions in Nebraska
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Nebraska Nebraska () is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is bordered by South Dakota to the north; Iowa to the east and Missouri to the southeast, both across the Missouri River; Kansas to the south; Colorado to the southwe ...
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