Western Nebraska Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Western Nebraska Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,000 for Nebraska residents and $3,360 for other students on average. It offers 83 degree programs through 27 Certificate, 56 Associate's programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE
Phone	308-635-3606
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,000 Out-of-State$3,360
Student Population »	1,575 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	33%
Transfer-out Rate	14%
Retention Rate	50% (Full-time) 25% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,394
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,000 for Nebraska residents and $3,360 for out-of-state students at Western Nebraska 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 Western Nebraska 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 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Nebraska Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,000	$3,360
Books & Supplies	$1,500
On-Campus Living Costs	$12,669
Off-Campus Living Costs	$12,295
Average Financial Aid	$4,394
Cost of Attendance	$17,169	$17,529
After Financial Aid	$12,775	$13,135
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,800

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Nebraska Residents	Out-of-State Students
Western Nebraska Community College	$3,000	$3,360
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

Western Nebraska Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 27 Certificate, 56 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	27	56	NOT 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.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Veterinary Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Forestry	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Elementary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Secondary Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Music Teacher Education	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Education (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Engineering	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Spanish Language and Literature	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Pre-Law Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mathematics and Statistics

what is Mathematics and Statistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mathematics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Physical Sciences

what is Physical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Chemistry	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Physics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Sciences	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Economics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Political Science and Government	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Lineworker	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Art/Art Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Visual and Performing Arts (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Office Management/Administration	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Dentistry Studies	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Pharmacy Studies	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Nursing Studies	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	32 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

History

what is History program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
History (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,575 students at Western Nebraska Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 483 male students and 823 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
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,306	674	632
Male Students	483	294	189
Female Students	823	380	443

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Western Nebraska Community College, there are 1,575 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 679 students were attending classes through distance learning (185 students are enrolled exclusively and 494 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,575
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	185
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	494
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	896