Western Nebraska Community College
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 893 students.
About This School
Western Nebraska Community College is a public institution located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with approximately 893 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,474 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.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (893 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Western Nebraska Community College
1601 East 27th Street
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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