Western Nebraska Community College
Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) is located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. This community college was established back in 1926 and it currently serves around 2,400 students. WNCC has become an important part of the community over the years and it also has campuses in Sidney and Alliance. This school offers its students many exciting academic opportunities. There are many associate degree, diploma, and certificate opportunities to consider. With such a wide variety of academic programs available, students will have no trouble finding a great career path to pursue. WNCC is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Institute and it holds all of its academic programs to a very high standard.
The WNCC nursing program has become one of the most sought-after programs in the school. Students have two basic paths to choose with this nursing program. The practical nursing path will lead students into careers as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and the associate degree nursing path will lead students toward becoming registered nurses (RN's). There is also an LPN to RN advanced placement opportunity for existing LPNs. The WNCC nursing program is fully approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. Clinical experiences occur during the school year at partnered healthcare facilities.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,905 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate53% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 18 |
Compare Schools
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Laramie County Community College
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Northeastern Junior College
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Front Range Community College
155 miles away |
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Mid-Plains Community College
159 miles away |
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Pickens Technical College
160 miles away |
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Arapahoe Community College
172 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1988 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 03/01/1974 - 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 | $98/credit | |
| In State Students | $98/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $105/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 | $4,410 | $4,410 | $4,725 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,860 | $6,860 | $7,350 |
| BSN | 125 | $12,250 | $12,250 | $13,125 |
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, 87% of Western Nebraska 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 | 43% | $5,027 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $1,010 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $1,050 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 62% | $4,142 |
| Federal Student Loans | 21% | $3,458 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,750 |
$6,234
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,988 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,173 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,541 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,477 |
| Over $110,000$10,412 |
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Student Population
1,905
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,157
Women
748
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
|
Hispanic |
22% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nebraska state board of nursing.
