Mid-Plains Community College
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(800)658-4308
- 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 2,143 students (40% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 19%.
- Mid-Plains Community College is the only community colleges within Lincoln County, NE.
- The nearest community college to Mid-Plains Community College is Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (35.1 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 159 teachers has grown by 18% over five years.
| Mid-Plains Community College | (NE) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 159 staff | 20 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,143 students | 1,769 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 851 students | 477 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,292 students | 1,292 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| % Black | 3% | 6% |
| % White | 80% | 81% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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| College Completion Rate | 33% | 33% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,700 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mid-Plains Community College is Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (35.1 miles away).
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