Central Community College
Central Community College is located in Grand Island, Nebraska. This two-year public college originally opened back in 1966. Since this time, the college has continued to grow to meet the evolving needs of the community. The college has three campuses in the area and all of them are designed to provide students with a safe learning environment. The school offers more than 30 career and technical programs that can lead students toward exciting careers. There are also several associate degree options and some courses will allow students to earn diplomas.
The Central Community College nursing program is designed to help students become either an LPN or an RN. Those who enroll in the nursing education program will receive a diploma upon the successful completion of the first two semesters. At this time, students will be able to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam or they can choose to continue on to pursue the associate degree. There is also a program for existing LPNs who want to pursue becoming an RN. The curriculum of the nursing programs involves classroom experiences, as well as state of the art simulation methods. This nursing program is fully approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing and it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students6,082 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 77 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 30 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 173 miles radius of Central Community College
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Southeast Community College Area
91 miles away |
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Northeast Community College
95 miles away |
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North Central Kansas Technical College
98 miles away |
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Cloud County Community College
99 miles away |
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Mid-Plains Community College
125 miles away |
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Metropolitan Community College Area
129 miles away |
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Iowa Western Community College
137 miles away |
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Manhattan Area Technical College
149 miles away |
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Western Iowa Tech Community College
152 miles away |
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Barton County Community College
173 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1980 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1993 - 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 | $88/credit | |
| In State Students | $88/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $132/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 | $3,960 | $3,960 | $5,940 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,160 | $6,160 | $9,240 |
| BSN | 125 | $11,000 | $11,000 | $16,500 |
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, 88% of Central 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 | 59% | $3,935 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $510 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $560 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $778 |
| Federal Student Loans | 38% | $4,063 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,917
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,709 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,910 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,054 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,047 |
| Over $110,000$11,349 |
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Student Population
6,082
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,562
Women
2,520
Men
31%
Full-time
69%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
|
Hispanic |
20% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nebraska state board of nursing.
