Nebraska

Nebraska is located in the Midwestern region of the United States, where it is bordered by South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming. The capital is Lincoln, but the largest city is Omaha. The Missouri River is located on the eastern side of the state. Nebraska was the 37th state admitted into the Union. If you want to attend college in Nebraska, here are the safest colleges to consider.

For the sake of this list , a “college” is considered any accredited public or private not-for-profit institution that offers four-year degree programs. Campus crime stats, graduation rates, and student retention rates were taken from U.S. Department of Education annual reports. Campus crime rates are based on the number of crimes per 1,000 residents.

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#1 College of Saint Mary

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Founded in 1923, the College of Saint Mary is an all-woman’s college that is affiliated with the Catholic Church. The school is located in Omaha, Nebraska, which is on the far eastern side of the state and borders Iowa. It has 632 undergraduate students and 255 graduate students. The campus crime rate here is 0 per 1000.

#2 Union College – Nebraska

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A school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Union College of Nebraska is a private institute that was founded in 1891. The school is owned by the Mid-American Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is accredited by the Adventist Accrediting Association. At Union College, the campus crime rate is 0 per 1000.

#3 York College

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York College is a private school founded in 1890 that is located in York, Nebraska. The school is affiliated with the Churches of Christ, and it has achieved accreditation from the the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus crime rate here is 0 per 1000.

#4 Bellevue University

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A school located in Bellevue, Nebraska, Bellevue University is a private university that was established in 1966. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Bellevue University offers 42 different degree programs, and the campus crime rate is 0 per 1000.

#5 Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health

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Founded in 1891, Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a private institution located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school is affiliated with the Methodist Health System, and it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus crime rate here is 0 per 1000.

#6 Concordia University – Nebraska

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Concordia University of Nebraska is a private Christian university located in Seward, Nebraska. It was founded in 1894. The school is associated with the Lutheran Church. Concordia University offers 40 different degree programs with the most popular being Reading Teacher Education. The campus crime rate here is 0 per 1000.

#7 Creighton University

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Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Creighton University is a private Roman Catholic school that was founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and it has a campus crime rate of 0 per 1000.

#8 Nebraska Wesleyan University

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Nebraska Wesleyan University is a private institution with a liberal arts focus. It was established in 1887, and the school is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, which is on the southeastern side of the state. Nebraska Wesleyan University is affiliated with the Methodist Church, and the campus crime rate here is 0 per 1000.

#9 Chadron State College

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A school located in Chadron, Nebraska, Chadron State College is a public school that was founded in 1911. The school is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Chadron State College has a 21:1 student to faculty ratio, and the campus crime rate is 0 per 1000.

#10 University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Established in 1908, the University of Nebraska at Omaha is a public research university located in Omaha, Nebraska. The school is part of the University of Nebraska System of universities. At the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the acceptance rate is 71%, and the campus crime rate is 0 per 1000.

#11 Clarkson College

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Clarkson College is a private school that was founded in 1888 and is affiliated with the Episcopal Church. The school is located in Omaha, Nebraska. There are 10 degree programs offered at Clarkson College with the most popular being Registered Nursing. The campus crime rate here is 1 per 1000.

#12 Hastings College

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A school located in Hastings, Nebraska, Hastings College is a private liberal arts college that was founded in 1882. The school is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, and it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus crime rate is 0 per 1000.

#13 Grace University

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Grace University is a private Christian university that was founded in 1943. The university is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and it emphasizes a faith based education. There are 22 full-time instructional faculty members at Grace University, and the student to faculty ratio is 8:1. The campus crime rate here is 1 per 1000.

#14 Midland University

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Located in Fremont, Nebraska, Midland University is a private liberal arts school that was founded in 1883. The school is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church. For students who enjoy the outdoors, Midland University is located less than 30 minutes from the Platte River. The campus crime rate here is 0 per 1000.

#15 University of Nebraka at Kearney

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The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a public university that was founded in 1905 as Nebraska State Normal School at Kearney. It received its current name in 1991. The university is located in Kearney, Nebraska, and it is part of the University of Nebraska System of universities. The campus crime rate here is 0 per 1000.

#16 University of Nebraska – Lincoln

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A school located in Lincoln, Nebraska, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln is a public university that was founded in 1869, which makes it the state’s oldest university. This school is also part of the University of Nebraska System of universities. The acceptance rate here is 64%, and the campus crime rate is 0 per 1000.

#17 Doane College 

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Doane College is a private liberal arts college located in Crete, Nebraska. The school was founded in 1872, and it is associated with the United Church of Christ. There are 73 full-time instructional faculty members at Doane College, and the student to faculty ratio is 12:1. The campus crime rate here is 2 per 1000.

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