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The main campus of Mid Plains Community College is in North Platte, Nebraska (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 office and administration, liberal arts, and mechanics and repair.
Mid Plains Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Mid Plains Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 2,607 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Mid Plains Community College.
Many students at the school live in campus housing. Mid Plains Community College makes available a lot of student housing. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (308) 345-8107
Financial Aid Phone: (308) 535-3708
http://www.mpcc.edu
Mid Plains Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 141 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 64 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics And Repair | 49 | autobody repair, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 27 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 18 | building inspection and management, electrician |
| Business And Management | 15 | business management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | dental assistant, medical lab tech |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | electronics tech |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | family and consumer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | fire-fighting |
Number of programs and degrees for Mid Plains Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 242 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 89 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 23 | 6 |
In 2005, Mid Plains Community College had a total enrollment of 2,607 students (1,512 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 84% |
| Colorado | 8% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Mid Plains Community College offers campus housing for 359 of its 1,512 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (308) 345-8107
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,460 |
| Room and board | $ 5,560 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (308) 535-3708
Mid Plains Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 7 | $44,602 | 9 | $47,665 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $44,602 | 9 | $47,665 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 26 | $45,319 | 23 | $44,929 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $45,319 | 23 | $44,929 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 64 | 123 |
| Basketball | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 39 | 45 |
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
(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 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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