Western Nebraska Community College Tuition (2026)

Scottsbluff, NE · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$3,840
Out-of-State Tuition$4,410
NE Average$16,412
National Average$18,082

Tuition Comparison

TuitionDifference
Western Nebraska Community College (in-state)$3,840—
NE average$16,412-77%
National average$18,082-79%

Four-year cost at Western Nebraska Community College

Per yearFour years
In-state$3,840$15,360
Out-of-state$4,410$17,640

Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.

Where Western Nebraska Community College sits on cost in NE

Western Nebraska Community College ranks 7 by in-state tuition among the 32 NE colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 15% more than in-state students.

Colleges with a similar price to Western Nebraska Community CollegeIn-state tuition
Northeast Community College$3,840
Southeast Community College Area$3,690
Mid-Plains Community College$3,600
Nebraska Indian Community College$4,080

FAQ

How much is tuition at Western Nebraska Community College?

In-state tuition at Western Nebraska Community College is $3,840 per year; out-of-state students pay $4,410.

How does Western Nebraska Community College tuition compare to the NE average?

Western Nebraska Community College in-state tuition is 77% below the NE average of $16,412.

How does Western Nebraska Community College tuition compare to the national average?

National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Western Nebraska Community College is 79% below that.

Is $3,840 expensive for in-state students?

$3,840 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.

What does four years at Western Nebraska Community College cost?

Four years of tuition at Western Nebraska Community College comes to about $15,360 for an in-state student and $17,640 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.

Where does Western Nebraska Community College rank on cost in NE?

By in-state tuition, Western Nebraska Community College ranks 7 out of the 32 NE colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.