Western Nebraska Community College
Tel:
(308)635-3606
- Western Nebraska Community College is a comprehensive community college committed to serving the residents of western Nebraska with higher education and lifelong learning opportunities. The faculty, staff, and the Board of Governors seek to provide leadership in education while responding to the identified needs of area residents by providing high quality educational programs and support services that are accessible to all who can benefit from them.
School Highlights
- Western Nebraska Community College serves 1,836 students (47% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 19%.
- Western Nebraska Community College is the only community colleges within Scotts Bluff County, NE.
- The nearest community college to Western Nebraska Community College is Eastern Wyoming College (31.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Western Nebraska Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Western Nebraska 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 | 104 staff | 20 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,836 students | 1,769 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 864 students | 477 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 972 students | 1,292 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 345 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 75% | 81% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 2% | - |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.33 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 33% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,500 | $35,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Western Nebraska Community College is known for providing students with a great education at an affordable price. Since opening its doors in 1926, WNCC has provided high quality educational opportunities for students of all ages from around the world. Today, WNCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs through a semester system. WNCC remains committed to vocational and academic excellence and prepares students for success in the real world. WNCC's main campus is located in Scottsbluff, NE, on the western edge of the Nebraska panhandle. The Sidney Center is located 70 miles south of the main campus in Sidney, NE. The Scottsbluff Campus main structure is comprised of three classroom areas, an academic computing center, a theatre/music area, a 2,201 seat gymnasium, and a comprehensive library, and interactive video distance learning classrooms. Pioneer Hall is a three-level residence hall for both male and female students. Attached to this facility is the Pioneer Activity Center.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Western Nebraska Community College is Eastern Wyoming College (31.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Eastern Wyoming CollegePublic1,704 students | 31.30 Mi3200 West C St
Torrington, WY 82240
(307)532-8200 31.301,704 - 4,388 students | 79.20 Mi1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307)778-5222 79.204,388 - 1,776 students | 88.60 Mi100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(970)521-6600 88.601,776 - Wyotech-LaramiePrivate, for profit1,085 students | 107.10 Mi4373 N 3rd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307)742-3776 107.101,085 - Morgan Community CollegePublic1,837 students | 111.40 Mi920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970)542-3100 111.401,837
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