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Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, NE·Public·948 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 948 students.

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948
Students
$4,974
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,800
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Western Nebraska Community College is a public institution located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with approximately 948 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,974 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) is a public community college in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. It also has campuses in Sidney and Alliance. WNCC was founded in 1926 as the Scottsbluff Junior College. The college assumed its current name in 1988. Its athletics teams are known as the Cougars.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying close to home in western Nebraska — at just $4,974/year net price and a median graduation debt of only $5,500, this is one of the most affordable paths into higher education you'll find. That said, the median earnings of $33,800 a decade out suggest graduates tend to land in modest-paying fields, so think carefully about whether the specific program you want here leads to a career with real earning potential in your area.

Founded
1926
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions36%
Business & Marketing9%
Education8%
Computer Science4%
Psychology3%
Biological Sciences2%
Social Sciences1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Bobby JacksonNight Train Lane

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,360
Avg Net Price
$4,974
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
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)
$33,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

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

White55%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino27%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (948 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Western Nebraska Community College

1601 East 27th Street

Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899

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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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