Western Nebraska Community College

www.wncc.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,556

2022 Average Net Price

$5,863

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

3.74%

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

1,575

39.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

33.6%

100 Graduates

About

Western Nebraska Community College is a higher education institution located in Scotts Bluff County, NE. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Western Nebraska Community College were General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (46 degrees), and Pre-Nursing Studies (29 degrees).

In 2022, 546 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Nebraska Community College. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (335 degrees), 2.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Nebraska Community College is $2,556, which is $−5,556 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

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

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Nebraska Community College is $2,556, which is $5,556 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,863.

In 2022, 97% of undergraduate students attending Western Nebraska Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,556

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Western Nebraska Community College was $2,556. The cost of tuition at Western Nebraska Community College is $−5,556 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

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

Average Net Price

$5,863

2022 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Western Nebraska Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,863. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Western Nebraska Community College grew by 13.2%.

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

$7,099

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Nebraska Community College was of $7,099 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.924% between 2021 and 2022.

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

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Western Nebraska Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 47% with respect to 2021, when 66% 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 1,575 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Western Nebraska Community College is 618 students and the part-time enrollment is 957. This means that 39.2% 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 61% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.97% Black or African American, 1.71% Asian, 1.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.19% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Nebraska Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Nebraska Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,575 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Nebraska Community College is 618 and the part-time enrollment is 957. This means that 39.2% of students enrolled at Western Nebraska Community College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% 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

50%

2022 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 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Western Nebraska Community College had a retention rate lower than 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 (2022)

White
960 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
399 enrolled students
Black or African American
31 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Nebraska Community College is 61% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.97% Black or African American, 1.71% Asian, 1.65% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.19% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% 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, 58 students (3.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 94 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 (335 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Western Nebraska Community College is General Business Administration & Management (67 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (46 degrees) and Pre-Nursing Studies (29 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (56 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,426,990 people), Other managers (173,979 people), Medical & health services managers (164,832 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,350 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (144,089 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Nebraska Community College in 2022 are Construction (56 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), Health (190 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Western Nebraska Community College are Construction (56 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (28 degrees), Health (190 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (8 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,586,805 people), Elementary & secondary schools (467,163 people), Outpatient care centers (289,728 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (288,977 people), and Offices of physicians (228,504 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 (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
67 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
46 degrees awarded
Pre-Nursing Studies
29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Western Nebraska Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 67 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

226

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

320

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 226 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nebraska Community College, which is 0.706 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (320).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nebraska Community College in Lineworker. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Western Nebraska Community College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 6.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 27% 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, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (44.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Western Nebraska Community College is Male and White (44.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
335 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
127 degrees awarded
Asian
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Nebraska Community College is white (335 degrees awarded). There were 2.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (127 degrees).

2.75% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
206 degrees awarded
White Male
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Nebraska Community College is white female (206 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (129 degrees).

Operations

Western Nebraska Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.88M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −7.89k (−0.134%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Western Nebraska Community College had a total salary expenditure of 36.2M. Western Nebraska Community College employs 64 Instructors. Most academics at Western Nebraska Community College are Female Instructor (34), and Male Instructor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Nebraska Community College are: Management, with 31 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Endowment

$5.88M

2022 Endowment

4.24%

decline from 2021

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

$12.7M

2022 Salaries

1.05%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Western Nebraska Community College paid a median of $12.7M in salaries, which represents 35.1% of their overall expenditure ($36.2M) and a 1.05% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.06% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.11% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.13M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Western Nebraska Community College paid a total of $4.13M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Western Nebraska Community College was Instructor with 64 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Nebraska Community College were Management with 31 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 25 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Western Nebraska Community College was Female Instructor with 34 employees, and Male Instructor with 30 employees.

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

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