Western Nebraska Community College
1601 E 27th St, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Description
The Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, offers quality education and training in a wide variety of specialized professional majors and academic programs designed to prepare students for immediate employment or transfer to four-year baccalaureate programs.
Academics at Western Nebraska include over 60 degree, diploma, and certification programs in professional and vocational careers, like:
- Auto Body Technology
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Cosmetology
- Health Information Services
- Medical Assisting
- Esthetics
- Practical Nursing
Other more liberal arts oriented associate’s degree programs include:
- English
- Art Education
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Pre-Dentistry
- Journalism
- Pre-Forestry Wildlife Management
- Theatre Education
- Vocal Performance
Admissions are open, meaning that any student with a high school diploma or GED may enroll.
The college also provides a number of helpful student services like career counseling, academic advising, tutoring, writing assistance, disability support, and even programs exclusively for veterans.
To prepare students for further education or immediate employment, the school contains a variety of student clubs and organizations, some of which include college democrats and college republicans, student government, art clubs, drama groups, and a forensics team.
On campus housing and a meal plan are offered, but not required for freshmen.
Tuition is set lower for Nebraska residents. Financial aid is available to eligible students.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$1,944
Out-of-State Tuition
$2,232
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
2,307
Students
- Total Students
- 2,307
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 48%
- Part-Time
- 52%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 80%
- Out-of-State
- 20%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Caucasian
- 76%
- Latino
- 12%
- Other
- 10%
Students State Origin
- Nebraska
- 80%
- Colorado
- 6%
- Wyoming
- 1%
- California
- 1%
- Other
- 12%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%