Western Nebraska Community College Tuition & Completion
Western Nebraska Community College is a public community college in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, enrolling about 893 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,474 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,840. Student demographics in federal data include White (54.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,840
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,474 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 893 64.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.63%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,085
- Room & Board: $9,340 annual estimate
Western Nebraska Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Nebraska Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Nebraska Community College?
Western Nebraska Community College is located in Scottsbluff, NE (ZIP 69361-1899).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Western Nebraska Community College public or private?
Western Nebraska Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Western Nebraska Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,840 in-state, $4,410 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,474.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,420 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,808 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,099 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,904 |
| $110,001+ | $11,714 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,360.
How big is Western Nebraska Community College?
Total enrollment: 893 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,085 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Nebraska Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.63%.
First-year retention: 52.8%.
What do graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,557 six years after entry; $38,729 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
27.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Nebraska Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (26 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (18 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (17 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (17 completions)
- Lineworker (16 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (14 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (13 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (11 completions)
- Pre-Nursing Studies (11 completions)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Nebraska Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.63%; median earnings $38,729 at 10 years; net price $5,474. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,840
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Nebraska Community College was $3,840.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,474
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Nebraska Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,474.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,896 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,474 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$15,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$17,640 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,340 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,680 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$58,720 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Western Nebraska Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.69% 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 Western Nebraska 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 Western Nebraska 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 | $2,388 | $2,724 | $5,942 |
| 2014 | $2,496 | $2,808 | $6,372 |
| 2015 | $2,616 | $2,928 | $6,011 |
| 2016 | $2,700 | $2,928 | $6,269 |
| 2017 | $2,760 | $2,928 | $5,762 |
| 2018 | $2,820 | $2,928 | $5,416 |
| 2019 | $2,916 | $2,940 | $5,339 |
| 2020 | $2,976 | $3,000 | $4,958 |
| 2021 | $2,976 | $3,072 | $6,376 |
| 2022 | $2,976 | $3,072 | $4,580 |
| 2023 | $3,000 | $3,360 | $4,974 |
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
Western Nebraska Community College reported total enrollment of about 893 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (26.5%), and Non-Resident Alien (9.0%). About 27.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Nebraska Community College in 2024 is 893 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,085 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
52.8%
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 54.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.57% 100% Completion Time
36.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.57% of students graduating from Western Nebraska Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 31% male / 69% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 17% male / 83% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 71% male / 29% 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 Western Nebraska Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$38,729 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.24% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1668.77% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Western Nebraska Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 18 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 17 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 17 completions
5. Lineworker: 16 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 13 completions
8. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 11 completions
9. Pre-Nursing Studies: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Western Nebraska Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Nebraska Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Nebraska Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,555
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,728
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Nebraska Community College is a public institution located in Scottsbluff, NE, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 893 students. Student body composition includes White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (26.5%), Non-Resident Alien (9.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.63%. Approximately 27.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.63% graduation rate at Western Nebraska Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Nebraska Community College located?
Western Nebraska Community College is located in Scottsbluff, NE.
How much does Western Nebraska Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,840 and average net price is $5,474 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,340 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Western Nebraska Community College?
Western Nebraska Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,085 students, White (54.3%), Hispanic or Latino (26.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Nebraska Community College?
About 48.1% of students at Western Nebraska Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Nebraska Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,557 six years after entry and $38,729 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Nebraska Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Western Nebraska Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
Is Western Nebraska Community College public or private?
Western Nebraska Community College is a public institution located in Scottsbluff, NE.
Is Western Nebraska Community College an HBCU?
No. Western Nebraska Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Nebraska Community College a tribal college?
No. Western Nebraska Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Nebraska Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Western Nebraska Community College reports 26.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Western Nebraska Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western Nebraska 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.