Western Nebraska Community College: Review & Facts

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Western Nebraska Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,575 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1926 and is the only school located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings

Western Nebraska Community College will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
61
Western Nebraska Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 61 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, General Studies, and Electrical and Electronics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Western Nebraska Community College is low at 50% (way below Nebraska average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
50%
Bad
The graduation rate at Western Nebraska Community College is low - 31%. About 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Western Nebraska Community College is decent: 17:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely low - about $2,700 per academic year. The additional fees at Western Nebraska Community College (not included in tuition costs) are around $500, which comes to $3,200 annually.

Read the details about Western Nebraska 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
Western Nebraska Community College will consider accepting your 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) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Western Nebraska Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (308) 635-3606 or check Western Nebraska Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Western Nebraska Community College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Western Nebraska 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
Western Nebraska Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 400 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity.

Based on the college crime numbers, Western Nebraska Community College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Western Nebraska Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Western Nebraska Community College
1601 East 27th Street
Scottsbluff, Nebraska
69361-1899, USA
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