Overview

Western Nebraska Community College is a 2-year institution located in Sidney, NE, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 371 College Drive
Sidney, NE  69162
United States

Contact Phone: 308-254-5450

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General
Pre-veterinary Studies
Range Science And Management
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Lineworker
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Medical Office Management/administration
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Surgical Technology/technologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
History, Other
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Airframe Mechanics And Aircraft Maintenance Technology/technician
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Forest Management/forest Resources Management
Forestry, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

611

Applied

611

Accepted

1,575

Enrolled

Female Admissions

339

Females Applied

339

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

272

Males Applied

272

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

2,796

In-state

3,012

Out-of-state

2,556

In-district

Fees

420

Full-time student fees

8,874

Room & board

Financial Aid

9,946

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,317

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,208

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,443

Avg. Loan Aid

1,122

Avg. Grant Aid

5,687

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

90%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

Student Body

1,575

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

12%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	28.48%
Black or African American	2.74%
White or Caucasian	54.76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.64%
Asian	1.75%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Other	2.85%

Gender

Male (40.19%)

Female (59.81%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	10%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
patrols by trained security personnel from 12:30 am to 6 am

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Football		No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Football		No	No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No		No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

27

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 16

Part-time - 11

Male - 57

Female - 88