36
Degree-granting institutions
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Flagship
UNMC, Omaha
Medical center
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Nebraska vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
How states rank by college enrollment.
| #1 | Minnesota | 52,000 |
| #2 | Colorado | 38,000 |
| #3 | Montana | 26,000 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 22,000 |
| #5 | Ohio | 610 |
| #6 | North Carolina | 555 |
| #7 | Georgia | 545 |
| #8 | Virginia | 490 |
| #9 | Michigan | 490 |
| #10 | New Jersey | 390 |
| #11 | Wisconsin | 300 |
| #12 | Missouri | 120 |
| #13 | Massachusetts | 114 |
| #14 | Indiana | 90 |
| #15 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #16 | Vermont | 40 |
| #17 | Rhode Island | 37.4% |
| #18 | Delaware | 34.6% |
| #19 | New Hampshire | 20 |
| #20 | Oregon | 7 |
| #21 | Maine | 7 |
| #22 | Utah | 3 |
| #23 | South Dakota | 3 |
| #24 | Florida | 1.1 |
| #25 | Illinois | 0.69 |
| #26 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #27 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
The University of Nebraska system, anchored by the flagship campus in Lincoln (UNL) and the medical center in Omaha, dominates higher education in the state. Nebraska also hosts several private colleges, including Creighton University in Omaha. These institutions are key drivers of research, healthcare, and workforce development statewide.