Mid-Plains Community College
Mid-Plains Community College is located in North Platte, Nebraska. This school endeavors to provide students with an excellent education. It gives students an accessible and affordable place where they can further their career prospects. Mid-Plains Community College gives students many different associate degree programs. There are options for these associate degrees to easily transfer over to four-year state universities as well. Aside from degree programs, the school also offers students many technical and occupational programs to consider. These programs can lead students to great careers in a very short amount of time. Whatever the aspirations of students are, Mid-Plains Community College aims to try to help students meet their goals.
The Mid-Plains Community College nursing program is among the most popular options at the school, too. Students will be able to pursue the licensed practical nurse program or the associate degree in nursing program. The nursing program has a selective admission process and aims to prepare students to be successful nurses in the future. The program has a clinical experience that take place at nearby hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other local health agencies. Mid-Plains Community College also gives students access to state of the art simulations to give everyone the best possible education. The nursing program is approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students2,221 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 31 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 34 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 08/01/1965 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/1994 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $89/credit | |
In State Students | $89/credit | |
Out of State Students | $116/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,005 | $4,005 | $5,220 |
ADN | 70 | $6,230 | $6,230 | $8,120 |
BSN | 125 | $11,125 | $11,125 | $14,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 95% of Mid-Plains Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 44% | $4,170 |
Other Federal Grant | 30% | $146 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $479 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 52% | $2,470 |
Federal Student Loans | 36% | $3,946 |
Private Loans | 1% | $10,167 |
$7,462
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,411 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,837 |
$48,001 to $75,000$7,740 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,980 |
Over $110,000$9,747 |
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Student Population
2,221
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,319
Women
902
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
84% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nebraska state board of nursing.