by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Nebraska Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Nebraska Community College stood at $3,840 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $4,410. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees totaled $555 in-state and $555 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,285 | $3,855 |
| Fees | $555 | $555 |
| Total | $3,840 | $4,410 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Western Nebraska Community College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Western Nebraska Community College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In NE | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Western Nebraska Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Western Nebraska Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Western Nebraska Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,556 | $2,652 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,556 | $2,652 |
| One Year Ago | $2,568 | $2,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,285 | $3,855 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at WNCC has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 31.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $5,806 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 9.60%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,208. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 13.54%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $5,007.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,208 | $5,007 |
| In 2 Years | $4,612 | $5,685 |
| In 3 Years | $5,054 | $6,454 |
| In 4 Years | $5,539 | $7,327 |
| In 5 Years | $6,070 | $8,319 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $24,473, versus roughly $19,413 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Western Nebraska Community College, head to the Western Nebraska Community College Financial Aid page.
