Mid-Plains Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	357
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in North Platte, Nebraska, Mid-Plains Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Mid-Plains Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Mid-Plains Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Mid-Plains Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mid-Plains Community College is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nebraska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Mid-Plains Community College is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Nebraska is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mid-Plains Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,420

Cost of attendance at Mid-Plains Community College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

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Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,320

Cost of attendance at Mid-Plains Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Mid-Plains Community College received on average $5,926 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,926

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	150	47%	$4,918	$737,770
Other Federal Grant	244	76%	$3,849	$939,270
State Grant/Scholarships	71	22%	$635	$45,073
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	219	68%	$3,325	$728,177
Total Grant & Scholarships	289	90%	$5,926	$1,712,520

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mid-Plains Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mid-Plains Community College students is 41.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.1%.

41.8%

African American 37.5% 6 students
white 41.7% 101 students
hispanic 46.9% 15 students
International Students 35.0% 7 students
Mixed Race 41.7% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Mid-Plains Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mid-Plains Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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