Western Nebraska Community College

www.wncc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,556

2021 Average Net Price

$6,756

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.74%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,306

51.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

42.4%

139 Graduates

About

Western Nebraska Community College is a higher education institution located in Scotts Bluff County, NE. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Western Nebraska Community College were Registered Nursing (22 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees), and General Computer & Information Sciences (16 degrees).

In 2021, 249 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Nebraska Community College. 51% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (167 degrees), 3.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Nebraska Community College is $2,556, which is $−5,412 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Nebraska Community College is $2,556, which is $−5,412 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,756.

In 2021, 66% of undergraduate students attending Western Nebraska Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,556

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Western Nebraska Community College was $2,556. The cost of tuition at Western Nebraska Community College is $−5,412 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Nebraska Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,756

2021 Value

23.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Western Nebraska Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,756. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Western Nebraska Community College grew by 23.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Nebraska Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,034

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Nebraska Community College was of $7,034 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.77% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Nebraska Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Western Nebraska Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 17.5% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Nebraska Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.74%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Western Nebraska Community College was 3.74%, which represents 8 out of the 214 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Western Nebraska Community College had a total enrollment of 1,306 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Western Nebraska Community College is 674 students and the part-time enrollment is 632. This means that 51.6% of students enrolled at Western Nebraska Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Nebraska Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.8% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.76% Black or African American, 1.61% Asian, and 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Western Nebraska Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32%), followed by White Male (23.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

51.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Nebraska Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,306 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Nebraska Community College is 674 and the part-time enrollment is 632. This means that 51.6% of students enrolled at Western Nebraska Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Nebraska Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Nebraska Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Western Nebraska Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Nebraska Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
924 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
225 enrolled students
Black or African American
23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Nebraska Community College is 70.8% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.76% Black or African American, 1.61% Asian, and 1.15% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 39 students (2.99%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 5 more women than men received degrees from Western Nebraska Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Nebraska Community College is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 3.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Western Nebraska Community College is Registered Nursing (22 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (22 degrees) and General Computer & Information Sciences (16 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Nebraska Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (12 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Nebraska Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,629,622 people), Registered nurses (1,378,242 people), Software developers (496,423 people), Secondary school teachers (410,184 people), and Education administrators (259,594 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Nebraska Community College in 2021 are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (12 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (21 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 degrees), and Health (74 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Nebraska Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Western Nebraska Community College are Construction (24 degrees awarded), Precision Production (12 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (21 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (28 degrees), and Health (74 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Nebraska Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,836,836 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,579,275 people), Computer Systems Design (575,718 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (375,313 people), and Outpatient care centers (259,914 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Nebraska Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
22 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
22 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
16 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Nebraska Community College was Registered Nursing with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Western Nebraska Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

122

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

127

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 122 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nebraska Community College, which is 0.961 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (127).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Nebraska Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nebraska Community College in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 6 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nebraska Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 21 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 28% of students graduating from Western Nebraska Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Western Nebraska Community College is Female and White (52.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
167 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded
Asian
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Nebraska Community College is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 3.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

5.22% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
85 degrees awarded
White Male
82 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Nebraska Community College is white female (85 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (82 degrees).

Operations

Western Nebraska Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.14M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 186k (3.03%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Western Nebraska Community College had a total salary expenditure of 34.4M. Western Nebraska Community College employs 64 No academic ranks. Most academics at Western Nebraska Community College are Female No academic rank (35), and Male No academic rank (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Nebraska Community College are: Management, with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 27 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Endowment

$6.14M

2021 Endowment

12.7%

growth from 2020

Western Nebraska Community College has an endowment valued at about $6.14M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Nebraska Community College grew 12.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $850k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Western Nebraska Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.9M

2021 Salaries

2.06%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Western Nebraska Community College paid a median of $12.9M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($34.4M) and a 2.06% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.05M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Western Nebraska Community College paid a total of $4.05M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Nebraska Community College was No academic rank with 64 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Nebraska Community College were Management with 28 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Nebraska Community College was Female No academic rank with 35 employees, and Male No academic rank with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Western Nebraska Community College.