Central Community College
- The mission of the college is to provide access to quality student-centered instruction and learning support systems for individuals desiring higher learning.
School Highlights
Central Community College serves 6,368 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,368 students
- In-state tuition: $2,760
- Out-state tuition: $3,960
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Central Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 608 teachers has grown by 78% over five years.
Central Community College
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
608 staff
233 staff
Student Body
The student population of Central Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Central Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,368 students
1,722 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,846 students
740 students
# Part-Time Students
4,522 students
982 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
553 students
536 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
24%
14%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
70%
68%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.51
College Completion Rate
41%
41%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$35,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,760 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,960 is less than the state average of $5,803. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,760
$4,615
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,960
$5,803
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$10,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,780
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
96%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Central Community College is a multi-campus community college serving a 25-county area in central Nebraska—approximately 14,000 square miles with a population of more than 280,000. Central administration is located in Grand Island. Three main campuses are located in Columbus, Grand Island and Hastings. Educational centers are located in Holdrege, Kearney and Lexington. Additionally, CCC uses a variety of distance learning techniques to provide educational services in some 90 communities in its service area. Central Community College is one of six community college areas in Nebraska. This structure was the result of 1971 state legislation that formed the six areas and required that all counties in the state become part of one of the community college areas. The College is governed by an 11-member Board of Governors that is elected by the voters in the 25-county service area. The area is comprised of five districts, each represented by two Board members. The eleventh Board member is an at-large position. CCC offers 35 career and technical education programs with a focus on degree, diploma and certificate programs requiring two years or less to complete. The college also offers an academic transfer program for students who want to complete the first two years of a bachelors degree before transferring to a 4-year college or university. In addition, the college offers classes in communities throughout its 25-county service area, online learning, and training and development for businesses, industries and other organizations. The Grand Island Campus offers 16 career education programs as well as academic transfer courses in 18 areas for students who plan to attend CCC for two years before transferring to a four-year college to complete a bachelor's degree.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Central Community College is Purdue University Global-Lincoln (84.5 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
1821 K Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-5315
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 474-5315
84.5 miles
| 288 students
301 South 68th Street Place
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 471-3333
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 471-3333
87.9 miles
| 9,756 students
801 E Benjamin
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2020
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2020
93.2 miles
| 5,258 students
3033 US Highway 24
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
Beloit, KS 67420
(785) 738-2276
97.7 miles
| 913 students
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
98.1 miles
| 1,802 students
Recent Articles
An In-Depth Guide to Financing Options for Community College
Attending college is expensive but there are options for financing beyond just student loans. Keep reading to learn more.
Do You Need to Take the GRE for Community College Applications?
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Tips for Minimizing Educational Debt While in School
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
