Paying for WNCC

$3,000 0.81%

Undergraduate(in-state)

$3,360 9.38%

Undergraduate(out-of-state)

How much does Western Nebraska Community College tuition cost?

The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Nebraska Community College is $3,000 for in-state and $3,360 for out-of-state students. WNCC's tuition & fees has risen more than 5% this year.

Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average tuition for Associate Colleges' tuition of $12,791 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

Based on the last year increase rate, The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at 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 2024 Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateAssociate Colleges' Average
2022-2023$2,976 $3,072$12,571
2023-2024$3,000$3,360$12,791
Change % 2023-20240.81%9.38%1.75%
2024-2025 Estimate$3,024$3,675$13,016

How much do you actually pay at WNCC?

The living costs at WNCC is $12,669 when living on campus. The on-campus living costs increased by 18.56% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 16.47%.

The WNCC's 2024 COA is $17,169 for in-state and $17,529 for out-of-state students for whom living on campus. The off-campus COA is $16,795 for in-state and $17,155 for out-of-state students.

97% of enrolled 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 in-state and $13,135 for out-of-state students..

Western Nebraska Community College 2024 Cost of Attendance (COA)
On-CampusOff-Campus
In-StateOut-StateIn-StateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$3,000$3,360$3,000$3,360
Room & Board$8,874$8,500
Personal Expenses$3,795$3,795
Books & Supplies$1,500$1,500
COA$17,169$17,529$16,795$17,155
COA with Financial Aid$12,775$13,135$12,401$12,761

Tuition Per Credit Hour

For part-time and/or full-time students who take additional credits at WNCC is $107 for Nebraska residents and $122 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge at WNCC
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$107$111
2023-2024$107$122
2024-2025 (Estimate)$107$134

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.

Tuition Comparison between WNCC and Similar Colleges
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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