Mid-Plains Community College

Mid-Plains Community College is a public community college located in North Platte, NE. It offers 46 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,600 for Nebraska residents and $4,530 for out-of-state students at Mid-Plains Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,721) of public community colleges in Nebraska.
It has 2,084 students that are lower than the average population (2,277 students) of community colleges in Nebraska. In addition, 510 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Nebraska community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,200.

Academic Overview

Mid-Plains Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in North Platte, Nebraska.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,600 for Nebraska residents and $4,530 for other students on average. It offers 46 degree programs through 27 Certificate, 19 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE
Phone800-658-4308
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$3,600
Out-of-State$4,530
Student Population »2,084 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »45%
Transfer-out Rate17%
Retention Rate71% (Full-time)
35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,603
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$35,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,600 for Nebraska residents and $4,530 for out-of-state students at Mid-Plains Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($4,721) over public community colleges in Nebraska.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Mid-Plains Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Nebraska community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Nebraska ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$3,600$4,530
Books & Supplies$1,600
On-Campus Living Costs$10,152
Off-Campus Living Costs$8,670
Average Financial Aid$4,603
Cost of Attendance$15,352$16,282
After Financial Aid$10,749$11,679
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$35,200
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Nebraska ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Mid-Plains Community College$3,600$4,530
Public Community Colleges in Nebraska$3,954$4,721
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Mid-Plains Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 27 Certificate, 19 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2719NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information Sciences2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 181 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Electrician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/Welder7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Dental Assisting/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)12 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 20 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,084 students at Mid-Plains Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 848 male students and 1,253 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2,1016691,432
Male Students848308540
Female Students1,253361892

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Mid-Plains Community College, there are 2,084 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,037 students were attending classes through distance learning (510 students are enrolled exclusively and 527 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,084
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses510
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses527
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,047

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