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 1,825 students (42% 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Top Rankings
Western Nebraska Community College ranks 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 | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 104 staff | 20 staff |
Source: 2019 (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 (31.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Eastern Wyoming CollegePublic1,462 students | 31.10 Mi3200 West C St
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-8200 31.101,462 - 4,097 students | 79.30 Mi1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 778-5222 79.304,097 - 1,492 students | 88.50 Mi100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(970) 521-6600 88.501,492 - WyoTechPrivate for-profit38 students | 106.80 Mi1889 Venture Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-3776 106.8038 - Morgan Community CollegePublic1,837 students | 111.30 Mi920 Barlow Road
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 542-3100 111.301,837
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