Paying for Western Nebraska Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $3,000 0.81% $3,360 9.38%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) are $3,000 for Nebraska residents and $3,360 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,851 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at WNCC.
97% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,394. It could cover 130.77% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $12,775 for Nebraska residents and $13,135 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Nebraska Community College is $3,000 for Nebraska residents and $3,360 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.81% for Nebraska residents and increased by 9.38% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($5,168) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,851.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of WNCC is $3,024 for Nebraska residents and $3,675 for out-of-state students, a 9.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
WNCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$2,976 $3,072$10,686
2023-2024$3,000$3,360$12,669
Change % 2023-20240.81%9.38%18.56%
2024-2025$3,024$3,675$15,020

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WNCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $107 for Nebraska residents and $122 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$107$111
2023-2024$107$122
2024-2025$107$134

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,669 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 18.56% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 16.47% compared to the previous year.
The WNCC's 2024 on-campus COA is $17,169 for state residents and $17,529 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $16,795 for state residents and $17,155 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WNCC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$3,000
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$3,360
Room & Board$8,874$8,500
Personal Expenses$3,795$3,795
Books & Supplies$1,500
COA (In-State)$17,169$16,795
COA (Out-of-State)$17,529$17,155
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

WNCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Western Nebraska Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to WNCC
In-StateOut-of-State
Western Nebraska Community College$3,000$3,360
Metropolitan Community College Area$3,285$4,815
Southeast Community College Area$3,388$3,976
Central Community College$3,360$4,800
Northeast Community College$3,840$5,130
Mid-Plains Community College$3,600$4,530
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