Mid-Plains Community College

Mid-Plains Community College is a public community college located in North Platte, NE. It offers 44 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,600 for Nebraska residents and $4,530 for out-of-state students at Mid-Plains Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($4,681) of public community colleges in Nebraska.

It has 2,084 students that are lower than the average population (2,182 students) of community colleges in Nebraska. In addition, 510 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Nebraska community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,200.

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Academic Overview

Mid-Plains Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in North Platte, Nebraska. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,600 for Nebraska residents and $4,530 for other students on average. It offers 44 degree programs through 15 Certificate, 19 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $35,200.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE
Phone	800-658-4308
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,600 Out-of-State$4,530
Student Population »	2,084 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	45%
Transfer-out Rate	17%
Retention Rate	71% (Full-time) 35% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,603
Students to Faculty	11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,600 for Nebraska residents and $4,530 for out-of-state students at Mid-Plains Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($4,681) over public community colleges in Nebraska.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Mid-Plains Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Nebraska community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Nebraska Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,600	$4,530
Books & Supplies	$1,600
On-Campus Living Costs	$10,152
Off-Campus Living Costs	$8,670
Average Financial Aid	$4,603
Cost of Attendance	$15,352	$16,282
After Financial Aid	$10,749	$11,679
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Nebraska Residents	Out-of-State Students
Mid-Plains Community College	$3,600	$4,530
Public Community Colleges in Nebraska	$3,939	$4,681
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Mid-Plains Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 15 Certificate, 19 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	15	19	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	202 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,084 students at Mid-Plains Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 848 male students and 1,253 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	2,101	669	1,432
Male Students	848	308	540
Female Students	1,253	361	892

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Mid-Plains Community College, there are 2,084 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,037 students were attending classes through distance learning (510 students are enrolled exclusively and 527 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,084
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	510
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	527
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,047

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