by our College Data Analytics TeamWestern Nebraska Community College is a public institution in Scottsbluff, Nebraska enrolling 893 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 37%, near the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,917 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 37%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Western Nebraska Community College ranks #1,917 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 37%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Western Nebraska Community College was awarded 135 badges in the 2027 rankings.
WNCC is ranked #1,917 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, WNCC holds the #24 spot on the Best Colleges in Nebraska ranking.
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The student to faculty ratio at WNCC is an impressive 12 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Western Nebraska Community College is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Western Nebraska Community College this rate is 53%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from WNCC have a four-year graduation rate of 37%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Western Nebraska Community College.
The current enrollment includes 893 undergraduates at WNCC.
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The overall average net price of WNCC is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,420 | $3,808 | $7,099 | $9,904 | $11,714 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of WNCC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At WNCC, approximately 8% of students took out student loans averaging $4,421 a year. That adds up to $17,684 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 11.8%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Western Nebraska Community College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Western Nebraska Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $38,729 in their early years. This is about 21% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Western Nebraska Community College make the most money.
Western Nebraska Community College is an public institution located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Scottsbluff is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life. Get more details about the location of Western Nebraska Community College.
Contact details for Western Nebraska Community College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1601 East 27th Street, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899 |
| Phone: | 3086353606 |
| Website: | www.wncc.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 17 majors graduated from Western Nebraska Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 317 | NA |
| Computer Information Systems | 29 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 27 | NA |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 26 | NA |
| Nursing | 26 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 25 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 24 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 22 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 15 | NA |
580 students took at least one online class at Western Nebraska Community College.
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
Learn more about online learning at Western Nebraska Community College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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