Mid-Plains Community College
Mid-Plains Community College is a public community college in North Platte, Nebraska, enrolling about 937 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $3,600 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,600
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,235 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 937 64.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.78%
Mid-Plains Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mid-Plains Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mid-Plains Community College?
Mid-Plains Community College is located in North Platte, NE (ZIP 69101).
Is Mid-Plains Community College public or private?
Mid-Plains Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Mid-Plains Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,600 in-state, $4,530 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,235.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,853 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,390 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,329 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,934 |
| $110,001+ | $10,031 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $14,400.
How big is Mid-Plains Community College?
Total enrollment: 937 students.
About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mid-Plains Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.78%.
First-year retention: 62.9%.
What do graduates of Mid-Plains Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,852 six years after entry; $40,059 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,995.
17.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mid-Plains Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (357 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 completions)
- CIP 520201 (38 completions)
- CIP 510904 (26 completions)
- Medical Assistant (18 completions)
- Welding Technology (16 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (15 completions)
- CIP 460302 (11 completions)
- CIP 470201 (11 completions)
- CIP 470603 (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mid-Plains Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.78%; median earnings $40,059 at 10 years; net price $5,235. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$3,600
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mid-Plains Community College was $3,600.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,235
2024 Value
In 2024 Mid-Plains Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,235.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,235 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$14,400 4-Year In-State Tuition
$18,120 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mid-Plains Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
10.79% 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 Mid-Plains 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 Mid-Plains 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 | $2,760 | $3,450 | $5,858 |
| 2014 | $2,820 | $3,540 | $5,859 |
| 2015 | $2,880 | $3,600 | $6,020 |
| 2016 | $2,970 | $3,720 | $6,401 |
| 2017 | $3,120 | $3,930 | $7,037 |
| 2018 | $3,210 | $4,050 | $6,223 |
| 2019 | $3,300 | $4,140 | $6,533 |
| 2020 | $3,360 | $4,230 | $6,291 |
| 2021 | $3,420 | $4,320 | $6,076 |
| 2022 | $3,480 | $4,380 | $3,819 |
| 2023 | $3,600 | $4,530 | $6,602 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mid-Plains Community College in 2024 is 937 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.9%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.90% 100% Completion Time
53.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.90% of students graduating from Mid-Plains Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mid-Plains Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,995 Median Student Debt
$40,059 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1813.04% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mid-Plains Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 167 completions
CIP 52.0201: 38 completions
CIP 51.0904: 26 completions
Medical Assistant: 18 completions
Welding Technology: 16 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 15 completions
CIP 46.0302: 11 completions
CIP 47.0201: 11 completions
CIP 47.0603: 9 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 357 completions
Most popular programs at Mid-Plains Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mid-Plains Community College graduates.
About
Mid-Plains Community College is a public institution located in North Platte, NE, offering 20 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 937 students. The institution maintains a 53.78% graduation rate. Approximately 17.96% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
North Platte, NE 69101
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Mid-Plains 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.
FAQ
How much does Mid-Plains Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $3,600 and average net price is $5,235 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Mid-Plains Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,852 six years after entry and $40,059 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mid-Plains Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mid-Plains Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,995.
How big is Mid-Plains Community College?
Total enrollment is about 937 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mid-Plains Community College public or private?
Mid-Plains Community College is a public institution located in North Platte, NE.
Is Mid-Plains Community College an HBCU?
No. Mid-Plains Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mid-Plains Community College a tribal college?
No. Mid-Plains Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mid-Plains Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mid-Plains Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.7%).
Is Mid-Plains Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mid-Plains 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
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.