Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	336
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, WNCC 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 Western Nebraska 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.

Western Nebraska 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 WNCC is reported to be 42%, 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 retention rate of students at WNCC is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at WNCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,976

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,072

Cost of attendance at Western Nebraska 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, 96 of freshman students at Western Nebraska Community College received on average $6,892 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.

$6,892

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	96	54%	$5,569	$534,665
Other Federal Grant	121	68%	$5,191	$628,082
State Grant/Scholarships	44	25%	$995	$43,772
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	155	87%	$3,224	$499,761
Total Grant & Scholarships	170	96%	$6,892	$1,171,615

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Nebraska 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 Western Nebraska Community College students is 42.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.4%.

42.4%

asian 40.0% 2 students
African American 21.1% 4 students
white 49.5% 106 students
unknown 29.4% 5 students
hispanic 35.5% 22 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Nebraska Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Nebraska 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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