Western Nebraska Community College

1601 East 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899

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 (31.1 miles away).

Top Placements

Western Nebraska Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Nebraska for:

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

The student population of Western Nebraska Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Western Nebraska Community College diversity score of 0.41 is more than the state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,836 students	1,769 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	18:1	23:1

# Full-Time Students	864 students	477 students

# Part-Time Students	972 students	1,292 students


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%

Diversity Score	0.41	0.33

College Completion Rate	27%	33%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$31,500	$35,400

The public in-state tuition of $2,496 is less than the state average of $3,081. The in-state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,808 is less than the state average of $4,438. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,496	$3,081

Out-State Tuition Fees	$2,808	$4,438

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	93%	88%

Median Debt for Graduates	$7,222	$11,675

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,793	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Western Nebraska Community College is Eastern Wyoming College (31.1 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Nebraska public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,081 per year for in-state students and $4,438 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,120 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.33, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Nebraska is Vatterott College-Spring Valley. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.