by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Western Nebraska Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on WNCC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Nebraska Community College ran about $3,072 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of Nebraska get a discount and only needed to pay $2,976 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $2,652 | $420 | $3,072 |
| In-State | $2,556 | $420 | $2,976 |
WNCC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Western Nebraska Community College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Western Nebraska Community College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $3,072 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at WNCC pay about $2,976 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Western Nebraska Community College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Western Nebraska Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 1.82% for the past five years, Nebraska residents could expect to pay $3,085 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at WNCC to be $6,227, and $12,683 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 1.62% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $3,172 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This would result in a total cost of $6,396 for two years and $13,000 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at WNCC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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