Central Community College: Review & Facts

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Central Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 6,520 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1976 and is the only college located in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings

Central Community College will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
34
Central Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, General Studies, Industrial Technologies, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Central Community College is relatively low at 67% (below Nebraska average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Bad
The graduation rate at Central Community College is low: 43%.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Community College is pretty decent - 15:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are very low - around $4,300 annually. The additional fees at Central Community College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $500; this comes to $4,800 annually.

Read the details about Central Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Central Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (308) 398-4222 or check Central Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Central Community College provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Central Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Central Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 600 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime data, Central Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Central Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Central Community College
3134 West Hwy 34
Grand Island, Nebraska
68802-4903, USA
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