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Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, NE · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About Western Nebraska Community College

Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) is a public community college in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. It also has campuses in Sidney and Alliance. WNCC was founded in 1926 as the Scottsbluff Junior College. The college assumed its current name in 1988. Its athletics teams are known as the Cougars.

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Open

Acceptance

$5,474

Net price

893

Enrollment

37%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,474

Average net price

$3,840

In-state tuition

$4,410

Out-of-state tuition

$9,340

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$13,939

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

8%

Students with federal loans

$9,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,420
$30–48K
$3,808
$48–75K
$7,099
$75–110K
$9,904
$110K+
$11,714

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$38,729

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$33,557

Median earnings (6 yrs)

37%

Graduation rate

53%

Retention rate

64%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,728

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

893

Total enrollment

35%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women
39% men

Race & ethnicity

White
54%
Hispanic
27%
Black
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Western Nebraska Community College FAQ

Is Western Nebraska Community College a public or private school?

Western Nebraska Community College is a public institution located in Scottsbluff, NE.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Nebraska Community College?

Western Nebraska Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Western Nebraska Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Western Nebraska Community College is $5,474 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,840 in-state and $4,410 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Western Nebraska Community College?

About 37% of students at Western Nebraska Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Western Nebraska Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Western Nebraska Community College students earn a median of $38,729 per year.

How many students attend Western Nebraska Community College?

Western Nebraska Community College enrolls about 893 students.

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