Central Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Central Community College is a public community college in Grand Island, Nebraska, serving roughly 3,353 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,024 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,360. Student demographics in federal data include White (58.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,360
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,024 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,353 51.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.09%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 55.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,166
- Room & Board: $8,760 annual estimate
Central Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Central Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Central Community College?
Central Community College is located in Grand Island, NE (ZIP 68802-4903).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Central Community College public or private?
Central Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Central Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,360 in-state, $4,800 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,024.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,609 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,217 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,027 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,208 |
| $110,001+ | $11,829 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $13,440.
How big is Central Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,353 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 10,166 students.
About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Central Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.09%.
First-year retention: 68.8%.
What do graduates of Central Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,158 six years after entry; $39,429 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,992.
19.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Central Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (532 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (213 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (204 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (152 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (151 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (140 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (139 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (129 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (126 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (104 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Central Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.09%; median earnings $39,429 at 10 years; net price $7,024. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,360
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Community College was $3,360.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,024
2024 Value
In 2024 Central Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,024.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,096 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,024 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$13,440 4-Year In-State Tuition
$19,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,760 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,620 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$54,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Central Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Central Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Central Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,700 | $3,900 | $7,518 |
| 2014 | $2,760 | $3,960 | $7,162 |
| 2015 | $2,820 | $4,050 | $7,753 |
| 2016 | $2,880 | $4,140 | $7,872 |
| 2017 | $3,000 | $4,320 | $8,112 |
| 2018 | $3,000 | $4,320 | $8,217 |
| 2019 | $3,150 | $4,500 | $8,235 |
| 2020 | $3,210 | $4,590 | $8,069 |
| 2021 | $3,210 | $4,590 | $8,690 |
| 2022 | $3,300 | $4,710 | $6,609 |
| 2023 | $3,360 | $4,800 | $6,781 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Central Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,353 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.8%), Hispanic or Latino (34.6%), and Black or African American (3.7%). About 19.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Central Community College in 2024 is 3,353 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,166 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.58% 100% Completion Time
48.09% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.58% of students graduating from Central Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 32% male / 68% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 86% male / 14% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 36% male / 64% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Central Community College.
Return on Investment
$7,992 Median Student Debt
$39,429 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1303.37% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Central Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 532 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 213 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 204 completions
4. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 152 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 151 completions
6. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 140 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 139 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 129 completions
9. Child Care and Support Services Management: 126 completions
Most popular programs at Central Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Central Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Central Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,281
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,134
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Central Community College is a public institution located in Grand Island, NE, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Welding Technology/Welder, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Enrollment is approximately 3,353 students. Student body composition includes White (58.8%), Hispanic or Latino (34.6%), Black or African American (3.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.09%. Approximately 19.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Central Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Community College located?
Central Community College is located in Grand Island, NE.
How much does Central Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,360 and average net price is $7,024 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,760 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Central Community College?
Central Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,166 students, White (58.8%), Hispanic or Latino (34.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Central Community College?
About 49.3% of students at Central Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Central Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,158 six years after entry and $39,429 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Central Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Central Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,992.
Is Central Community College public or private?
Central Community College is a public institution located in Grand Island, NE.
Is Central Community College an HBCU?
No. Central Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Central Community College a tribal college?
No. Central Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Central Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Central Community College reports 34.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Central Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Central Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Nebraska trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.