Central Community College: Review & Facts

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Central Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 5,975 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1976 and is the only college located in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
34
Fair
Central Community College will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

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

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 good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The rate of student retention at Central Community College is relatively low at 68% (close to Nebraska average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Central Community College is low: 43%.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Community College is pretty decent -- 14:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$4,700
Low
Average tuition prices are very low, about $4,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Central Community College not covered by tuition are about $500; this comes to $4,700 per year.

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 the school's general information office at (308) 398-4222 or check Central Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Central Community College offers 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 offers a good on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime numbers, 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 Maps



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