Western Nebraska Community College
Western Nebraska Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Scottsbluff, NE. Western Nebraska Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Western Nebraska Community College is $3,840 for Nebraska residents and $4,410 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 31.25% from last year at WNCC.
- Total 1,569 students have enrolled in WNCC and, of that, 180 students enrolled online exclusively.
- WNCC offers 83 programs.
- The graduation rate of WNCC is 37% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Western Nebraska Community College is $3,840 for Nebraska residents and $4,410 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 31.25% from 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 | $2,976 | $3,000 |
| 2022 | $2,976 | $3,072 |
| 2023 | $2,976 | $3,072 |
| 2024 | $3,000 | $3,360 |
| 2025 | $3,840 | $4,410 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Western Nebraska Community College offers 83 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Western Nebraska Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 56 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 13 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 83 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 32 |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 25 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 16 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Psychology | 7 |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 6 |
Student Population
Total 1,569 students have enrolled to Western Nebraska Community College. By gender, there are 594 male and 975 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.61 to 1.
Western Nebraska Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 180 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 | 32 | 11 | 21 |
| Asian | 21 | 7 | 14 |
| Black or African American | 37 | 19 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 402 | 124 | 278 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White | 915 | 364 | 551 |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 79 | 24 | 55 |
| Total | 1,569 | 594 | 975 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Western Nebraska Community College is 37% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $6,856 and 56% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 53% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,856 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 58 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 182 |