Western Nebraska Community College
Western Nebraska Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Scottsbluff, NE. It offers 79 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1988 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,575 students attended Western Nebraska Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 64 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 81 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 179 (full-time) and 150 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Western Nebraska Community College is 33% and transfer-out rate is 14%. The retention rate is 50% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,575 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 33% |
| Number of Faculty | 145 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Western Nebraska Community College is $3,360
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
97% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,394 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $3,360 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,394 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Western Nebraska Community College offers 22 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 168 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 8 | 0 | 66 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 12 | 0 | 102 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 168 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Western Nebraska Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 168 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 66 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 102 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Agricultural Business and Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 18 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 33 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 33 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Blood Bank Technology Specialist | ✕ | 8 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 7 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 66 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 |
| Education | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 34 completers |
| Lineworker | ✕ | 34 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 66 completers |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | ✕ | 5 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 0 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 61 |
| Business | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 0 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 0 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 2 |
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 102 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Lineworker | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 0 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 1,575 students have enrolled into Western Nebraska Community College. By gender, 633 male and 942 female students are attending the school.
There are 960 White (60.95%), 31 Black/African American (1.97%), 399 Hispanic (25.33%), 27 Asian (1.71%), and 554 students with other races. 71 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,575 | 633 | 942 |
| American Indian/Native American | 26 | 10 | 16 |
| Asian | 27 | 12 | 15 |
| Black/African American | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 399 | 143 | 256 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White | 960 | 389 | 571 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 58 | 24 | 34 |
| Non-resident Alien | 71 | 37 | 34 |
Directory Information
- 1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE
- 308-635-3606
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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