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Mid Plains Community College, also known as MPCC, is situated in North Platte, Nebraska, United States. It was established following the Nebraska legislation which was enacted between 1973 and 1975. Degree and certificate programs are offered in various areas of study including information technology, business, dental assisting, and electrical technology. MPCC comprises of two colleges which are called North Platte Community College (NPCC) and McCook Community College (MCC). The college's extended campuses are situated in Broken Bow, Imperial, Ogallala, and Valentine.
MPCC's athletic teams include teams from MCC and NPCC. The MCC students participate in golf, baseball, softball, basketball, and volleyball. The NPCC students participate in basketball, volleyball, and softball.
The main campus of Mid Plains Community College is in North Platte, NE (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Mid Plains Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
Mid Plains Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Mid Plains Community College had 2,715 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
Many students at Mid Plains Community College live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Mid Plains Community College takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Mid-Plains Community College
(MPCC) is to provide educational opportunities
for lifelong student learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Mid Plains Community College
601 West State Farm Road
North Platte, NE 69101
General Phone: (800) 658-4308
http://www.mpcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 163 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 75 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 42 | business management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 35 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, HVAC |
| Construction Trades | 24 | building inspection and management, electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 21 | dental assistant, medical lab tech |
| Office And Administration | 19 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 8 | welding |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | electronics tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | fire-fighting |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | family and consumer science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Mid Plains Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 294 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 105 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 18 | 8 |
In 2007, Mid Plains Community College had a total enrollment of 2,715 students (1,506 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 83% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Mid Plains Community College offers campus housing for 353 of its 1,506 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of North Platte, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,220 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,790 |
| Room and board | $ 4,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,750 |
Financial Aid:
Mid Plains Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 255700)
Mid Plains Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 30 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $61,040 | 9 | $60,585 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $61,040 | 9 | $60,585 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 24 | $47,763 | 24 | $47,715 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $47,763 | 24 | $47,715 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 58 | 82 | 140 |
| Basketball | 32 | 27 | 59 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 55 | 55 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mid Plains Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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