Mid-Plains Community College

  • North Platte Community College has two Campuses. The North Platte Campuses have grown to serve over 1200 academic transfer and vocational program students. The dedication and support by citizens and alumni speak well for the institution and its programs. The North Campus central facility was constructed in 1970 and enlarged in 1972. Adjacent shop buildings have subsequently been added throughout the past ten years. A variety of technical educational programs are available on the North Campus in health, transportation, building construction, electronics and information technology.

School Highlights

Mid-Plains Community College serves 2,140 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,140 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,820
  • Out-state tuition: $3,540
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 139 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Mid-Plains Community College
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1926
Total Faculty
139 staff
16 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Mid-Plains Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Mid-Plains Community College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,140 students
607 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
670 students
125 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,470 students
482 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,140 students
186 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
670 students
122 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,470 students
708 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
357 students
446 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
16%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
81%
63%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
51%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$31,000

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $2,820 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,540 is less than the state average of $5,803. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,820
$4,615
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,540
$5,803
Tuition Notes
$120 per credit hour for Nebraska residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
87%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$8,885
$11,004

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,330
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mid-Plains Community College cost?
Mid-Plains Community College's tuition is approximately $2,820 for In-State students and $3,540 for Out-State students.
What schools are Mid-Plains Community College often compared to?
Mid-Plains Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Central Community College by visitors of our site.

Recent Articles

Required Course Full? Avoid Community College Degree Delays
Required Course Full? Avoid Community College Degree Delays
Learn how a full required course can delay graduation, how to navigate waitlists, and how to find approved alternatives that protect your community college degree timeline and financial aid eligibility.
Catalog-Year Rules: Community College Graduation Requirements
Catalog-Year Rules: Community College Graduation Requirements
Understand how catalog years determine community college graduation requirements, how enrollment breaks and major changes affect eligibility, and what to verify before choosing courses or switching to a newer catalog.
What If Your Community College Program Closes?
What If Your Community College Program Closes?
Learn what happens when your community college discontinues your program before graduation, including teach-out options, credit transfers, financial aid implications, student protections, and practical steps to finish your degree successfully.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,140 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,820
  • Out-state tuition: $3,540
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Related School Videos

Did You Know?

For Nebraska public community colleges, the average tuition 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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Nebraska is College of Hair Design-Downtown. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

Quick Links