WNCC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,976

Cost of attendance at Western Nebraska Community College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,072

Cost of attendance at Western Nebraska 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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Western Nebraska Community College was $6,756. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WNCC

WNCC net price calculator

$6,756

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Nebraska and nationwide.

Nebraska's average	$15,681
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of WNCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,756	$1,268 (23%)	$4,377	$6,116	$8,269	$10,877	$11,539
2021	$5,488	$595 (10%)	$3,495	$3,985	$7,519	$8,125	$10,422
2020	$6,083	$473 (8%)	$4,428	$3,767	$6,917	$10,102	$10,100
2019	$5,610	$624 (10%)	$4,512	$4,241	$7,662	$9,736	$8,787
2018	$6,234	$753 (11%)	$4,988	$5,173	$6,541	$9,477	$10,412
2017	$6,987	$632 (10%)	$4,498	$5,155	$7,455	$9,201	$10,454
2016	$6,355	$600 (9%)	$4,685	$5,022	$7,171	$9,192	$9,109
2015	$6,955	$450 (7%)	$4,821	$5,391	$7,239	$9,281	$9,976
2014	$6,505	--	$5,274	$5,303	$6,565	$9,185	$8,611

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Western Nebraska Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$15,032	$15	$2,976	$10,556	$1,500
2021	$15,047	$449 (3%)	$2,976	$10,571	$1,500
2020	$14,598	$110	$2,916	$10,182	$1,500
2019	$14,488	$217 (2%)	$2,820	$10,168	$1,500
2018	$14,271	$337 (2%)	$2,760	$10,011	$1,500
2017	$13,934	$309 (2%)	$2,700	$9,734	$1,500
2016	$13,625	$384 (3%)	$2,616	$9,609	$1,400
2015	$13,241	$426 (3%)	$2,496	$9,345	$1,400
2014	$12,815	$150 (1%)	$2,388	$9,127	$1,300
2013	$12,665	--	$2,316	$9,049	$1,300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at WNCC? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $7,496 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at WNCC is $833 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WNCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WNCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,522

If living off-campus, with family: $3,522

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,522
How much is WNCC application fees?: WNCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WNCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Western Nebraska Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$107	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$111	Not Available

Housing and Meal

**WNCC requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Western Nebraska Community College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$7,496	19	336
2021	N/A	N/A	$7,034	19	336
2020	N/A	N/A	$6,912	19	336
2019	N/A	N/A	$6,766	19	332
2018	N/A	N/A	$6,594	19	332
2017	N/A	N/A	$6,480	19	332
2016	N/A	N/A	$6,266	19	310

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Western Nebraska Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Offered

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