Mid-Plains Community College

  • North Platte Community College has two Campuses. The North Platte Campuses have grown to serve over 1200 academic transfer and vocational program students. The dedication and support by citizens and alumni speak well for the institution and its programs. The North Campus central facility was constructed in 1970 and enlarged in 1972. Adjacent shop buildings have subsequently been added throughout the past ten years. A variety of technical educational programs are available on the North Campus in health, transportation, building construction, electronics and information technology.

School Highlights

Mid-Plains Community College serves 2,867 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,867 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,820
  • Out-state tuition: $3,540
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 323 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mid-Plains Community College
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
323 staff
233 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mid-Plains Community College has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Mid-Plains Community College diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,867 students
165 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
730 students
127 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,137 students
1,322 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Mid-Plains Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Nebraska.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
286 students
26 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
730 students
114 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,137 students
1,322 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
357 students
357 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
9%
16%
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% Black
2%
6%
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% White
81%
63%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4502%
0.4502%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$35,400
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,820 is less than the state average of $4,615. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,540 is less than the state average of $5,803. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,820
$4,615
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,540
$5,803
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,885
$11,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Mid-Plains Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,161
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Mid-Plains Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mid-Plains Community College cost?
Mid-Plains Community College's tuition is approximately $2,820 for In-State students and $3,540 for Out-State students.
What schools are Mid-Plains Community College often compared to?
Mid-Plains Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Central Community College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,867 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,820
  • Out-state tuition: $3,540
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Nebraska public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,615 per year for in-state students and $5,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,095 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nebraska community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Nebraska is CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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