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Central Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 553
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Grand Island, Nebraska, CCC-Grand Island is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Central Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Central Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at CCC-Grand Island is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nebraska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at CCC-Grand Island suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,210

Cost of attendance at Central Community College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $8,189
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,590

Cost of attendance at Central Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average $14,355
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at Central Community College received on average $4,235 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,235
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 276 45% $4,380 $1,208,952
Other Federal Grant 379 62% $4,315 $1,635,452
State Grant/Scholarships 117 19% $946 $110,693
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 296 48% $954 $282,420
Total Grant & Scholarships 479 78% $4,235 $2,028,565

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Community College students is 41.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.0%.

41.3%

  • asian 33.3% 2 students
  • African American 24.1% 7 students
  • white 47.0% 186 students
  • hispanic 30.1% 46 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Central Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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