- 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 2,101 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,101 students
- In-state tuition: $2,820
- Out-state tuition: $3,540
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- 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
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mid-Plains Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Mid-Plains Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,101 students
1,132 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
669 students
127 students
# Part-Time Students
1,432 students
1,005 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
131 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
669 students
114 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,432 students
1,005 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
357 students
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
8%
14%
% White
2%
4%
% Hawaiian
84%
68%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.51
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4177%
0.5202%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,700
$35,400
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 12% 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 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,820
$4,615
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,540
$5,803
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,885
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,161
Source: 2023 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mid-Plains Community College is Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture (35.1 miles away)
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