Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,000 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $3,360 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $12,550 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,974 | State avg: $16,962. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 24.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 7.87% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Nebraska Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$3,360
Room and board
$8,874
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$3,795
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$12,550
Average net price
$4,974
Average aid coverage
60%
$7,576 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Nebraska Community College pays approximately $4,974 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Nebraska average of $16,962 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Nebraska Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Nebraska and national averages.
Western Nebraska Community College net price
$4,974
Nebraska average
$16,962
National average
$17,506
Western Nebraska Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $3,360 and average net price at $4,974. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$3,360
Current net price
$4,974
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Western Nebraska Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,729
Undergraduates
948
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Nebraska Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Nebraska Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Nebraska Community College?
Undergraduates
948
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
24.76%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
7.87%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 24.76% of Western Nebraska Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 7.87% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Nebraska Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western Nebraska Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western Nebraska Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Nebraska Community College is listed at 1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Nebraska Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Nebraska Community College | Not available | $3,360 | $4,974 | $38,729 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $76,833 |
| Creighton University | 72.31% | $47,000 | $32,380 | $73,911 |
| Bryan College of Health Sciences | 62.91% | $20,070 | $25,884 | $70,845 |
| Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | 88.29% | $18,173 | $19,474 | $65,071 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Western Nebraska Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Western Nebraska Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Western Nebraska Community College tuition?
Western Nebraska Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $3,360.
What is Western Nebraska Community College's average net price?
Western Nebraska Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,974.
What is Western Nebraska Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,729 for Western Nebraska Community College.
Is Western Nebraska Community College accredited?
Western Nebraska Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Western Nebraska Community College?
The local dataset lists 948 undergraduate students at Western Nebraska Community College.
What percentage of Western Nebraska Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Nebraska Community College in the local dataset is 24.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Nebraska Community College?
The federal loan rate for Western Nebraska Community College in the local dataset is 7.87%.
Where should I verify Western Nebraska Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Nebraska Community College or the latest official federal education data.