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Central Community College

Grand Island, NE·Public·3,206 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,206 students.

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3,206
Students
$6,781
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$32,800
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Central Community College is a public institution located in Grand Island, Nebraska with approximately 3,206 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,781 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Central Community College is a public community college located in Nebraska. The college has three campuses, in Columbus, Grand Island, and Hastings. In addition, the college has learning centers in Holdrege, Kearney, and Lexington. The college's athletic nickname is the CCC Raiders. As of 2025, the college enrolls 3,200 students. The college was created by the Nebraska State Legislature in 1973.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start — at just $6,781/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, the financial picture is genuinely low-risk. That said, the median earnings of $32,800 a decade out are modest, so this makes the most sense as a stepping stone toward a four-year degree or a specific trade credential rather than a terminal degree for high-earning careers.

Founded
1966
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing17%
Health Professions12%
Computer Science4%
Visual & Performing Arts2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,360
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,800
Avg Net Price
$6,781
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants19%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.0x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White62%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino32%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,206 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Central Community College

3134 West Hwy 34

Grand Island, NE 68802-4903

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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