Central Community College
Central Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Grand Island, NE. Central Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Central Community College is $3,360 for Nebraska residents and $4,800 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at Central CC.
- Total 6,927 students have enrolled in Central CC and, of that, 4,078 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Central CC offers 88 programs and 30 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Central CC is 48% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Central Community College is $3,360 for Nebraska residents and $4,800 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Nebraska Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,210 | $4,590 |
| 2022 | $3,210 | $4,590 |
| 2023 | $3,300 | $4,710 |
| 2024 | $3,360 | $4,800 |
| 2025 | $3,360 | $4,800 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Central Community College offers 88 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 27 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Central Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 33 | 9 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 28 | 8 |
| Total | 88 | 27 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 112 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 50 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 45 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 40 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 32 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 194 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 46 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 15 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 12 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 10 |
Student Population
Total 6,927 students have enrolled to Central Community College. By gender, there are 2,952 male and 3,975 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.74 to 1.
Central Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 4,078 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 56 | 26 | 30 |
| Asian | 68 | 32 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 180 | 90 | 90 |
| Hispanic | 1,877 | 793 | 1,084 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| White | 4,692 | 1,990 | 2,702 |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 8 | 14 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Total | 6,927 | 2,952 | 3,975 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Central Community College is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 12%. The average financial aid amount is $4,825 and 32% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,825 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 155 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 489 |