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Mid-Plains Community College

1101 Halligan Drive
North Platte, NE 69101

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Tel: (800) 658-4308

www.mpcc.edu

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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 2,125 students (35% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 2,125 students
In-state tuition: $2,820
Out-state tuition: $3,540
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 16%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 323 teachers has grown by 141% over five years.

Mid-Plains Community College

(NE) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

323 staff

233 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Mid-Plains Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.

The Mid-Plains Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

2,125 students

1,722 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

745 students

740 students

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# Part-Time Students

1,380 students

982 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

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536 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

14%

% Black

% White

84%

68%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.29

0.51

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College Completion Rate

48%

41%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$32,700

$35,400

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,820 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,820

$4,615

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$3,540

$5,803

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

94%

90%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$8,811

$10,071

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

96%

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 2,125 students
In-state tuition: $2,820
Out-state tuition: $3,540
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 16%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 $15,390 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Nebraska is CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.