Mid Plains Community College: Review & Facts
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Mid Plains Community College is a small two-year, public school with 2,075 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1895 and is the only school located in North Platte, Nebraska.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
19
Fair
Mid Plains Community College will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.Mid Plains Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical Assistant, Medical, Management, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
69%
Fair
The student retention rate at Mid Plains Community College is relatively low at 69% (close to Nebraska average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Mid Plains Community College is low: 33%. About 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Mid Plains Community College is good - 11:1. Read more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$4,300
Low
Average tuition pricing is very low, about $3,800 annually. The additional fees at Mid Plains Community College not covered by tuition are about $500; which comes to $4,300 per academic year.Read the details about Mid Plains 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
Accepted
Yes
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Mid Plains Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (800) 658-4308 or check Mid Plains Community College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$3,100
Low
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Mid Plains 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.
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A
Safe
Mid Plains Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $3,100 annually.Based on the college crime numbers, Mid Plains Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Mid Plains Community College Location and Maps
Post Address: Mid Plains Community College, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, Nebraska 69101, USA
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