Western Nebraska Community College

Western Nebraska Community College, also known as WNCC, was established in 1926, and is a community college located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The campus of the college is spread across an area of 42,000 square feet. WNCC has two branches in Sidney and Alliance Nebraska. It was initially established as an extension to University of Nebraska and was called the Scottsbluff Junior College. It changed to its present name in the year 1991. The college offers a number of academic degrees. In addition, WNCC also offers programs in Adult basic Education, Occupational Study, Business and Individual Training.

WNCC’s athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They participate in sports including basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, and soccer. They are nicknamed as the Cougars. The cougars participate in National Junior College Athletic Association.

Profile of Western Nebraska Community College
Western Nebraska Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Scottsbluff, NE. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Western Nebraska Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Course Topics
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students.
Western Nebraska Community College Selectivity
Western Nebraska Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
Faculty
Students at the school benefit from the low student/teacher ratio. The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Student Enrollment
The school offers classes to 2,233 students (1,370 full-time equivalent).
Student Life
Western Nebraska Community College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Western Nebraska Community College does offer meal plans to students. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

Western Nebraska Community College Programs and Degrees
General Category Degrees Most Common Majors
Liberal Arts 43 liberal arts and sciences, library assistant, English, Spanish language, sociology, German language, history, anthropology, ...
Nursing and Emergency Medicine 30 licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Business and Management 25 business management, accounting, business
Mechanics and Repair 22 aircraft maintenance, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair
Medical Adminstration 18 medical records tech
Education and Teaching 14 elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching
Construction Trades 11 power transmission
Beauty and Cosmetology 11 cosmetology
Family and Social Work 11 family and consumer science, social work, food and nutrition
Therapy and Counseling 9 psychology, physical therapy
Medical Support and Technology 8 radiation therapist, dental hygienist, pre-pharmacy
Computer Science and Engineering 6 computer and info science
Science 5 biology, chemistry
Security and Law Enforcement 3 criminal justice and safety
Engineering Technician 3 electronics tech
Art Studies 2 art studies
office and Administration 2 administrative assistant
Mathematics 1 mathematics
Media 1 journalism
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy 1 athletic trainer
Medicine 1 pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary
Law 0 pre-law
Conservation and Resource Management 0 forestry
Production Trades 0 welding
Engineering 0 engineering

Contact: Western Nebraska Community College

Western Nebraska Community College
1601 E 27th St
Scottsbluff, NE 69361-1899
General Phone: (308) 635-3606
http://www.wncc.net