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Western Nebraska Community College, also known as WNCC, was established in 1926, and is a community college located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The campus of the college is spread across an area of 42,000 square feet. WNCC has two branches in Sidney and Alliance Nebraska. It was initially established as an extension to University of Nebraska and was called the Scottsbluff Junior College. It changed to its present name in the year 1991. The college offers a number of academic degrees. In addition, WNCC also offers programs in Adult basic Education, Occupational Study, Business and Individual Training.
WNCC’s athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They participate in sports including basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, and soccer. They are nicknamed as the Cougars. The cougars participate in National Junior College Athletic Association.
Western Nebraska Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Scottsbluff, NE. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Western Nebraska Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students.
Western Nebraska Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 2,233 students (1,810 full-time equivalent).
Western Nebraska Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Western Nebraska Community College does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Nebraska Community College
1601 E 27th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899
General Phone: (308) 635-3606
http://www.wncc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 45 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, pre-nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 42 | liberal arts and sciences, English, French language, political science, Spanish language, sociology, history, library assistant, ... |
| Business and Management | 36 | business management, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 31 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 12 | power transmission |
| Mechanics and Repair | 12 | aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 8 | criminal justice and safety |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 7 | cosmetology |
| Family and Social Work | 7 | family and consumer science, social work, food and nutrition |
| Medical Support and Technology | 6 | radiation therapist, clinical lab tech, dental hygienist, pre-pharmacy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical records tech |
| Media | 3 | journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | electronics tech |
| Science | 2 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | athletic trainer |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Nebraska Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 190 | 52 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 12 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Western Nebraska Community College had a total enrollment of 2,233 students (1,810 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 80% |
| Colorado | 7% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Wyoming | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
Western Nebraska Community College offers campus housing for 250 of its 1,810 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Scottsbluff, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,896 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,184 |
| Room and board | $ 4,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,080 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,584 |
Financial Aid:
Western Nebraska Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256000)
Western Nebraska Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $55,019 | 3 | $60,001 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $55,019 | 3 | $60,001 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 36 | $46,671 | 31 | $45,706 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $46,671 | 31 | $45,706 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51 | 43 | 94 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 30 | 43 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Nebraska Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (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 Career services 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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