Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE
1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte, NE 69101
800-658-4308

Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) is a two-year public college in Nebraska, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college has its main campus in North Platte and two branch campuses, one in McCook and one in South Platte. MPCC offers associate's degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields.

MPCC was founded in 1966 as a result of a merger between McCook Junior College and North Platte Junior College. The college's first president was Dr. Harold G. Moulton. The college initially operated out of a former high school building in McCook. In 1968, the college moved to its current location in North Platte. The college has undergone a number of changes over the years, including the construction of new buildings and the addition of new programs.

MPCC is a member of the Nebraska Community College Association and the Nebraska Community College System. The college is governed by a seven-member Board of Governors, which is appointed by the Nebraska Governor. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

MPCC offers a variety of associate's degrees and certificate programs. The college also offers a number of distance learning and online courses. MPCC is home to a number of student organizations, including the Student Government Association, the McCook campus Student Senate, and the International Student Organization.

MPCC is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The college offers a number of scholarships and financial aid options to help students pay for their education. MPCC also offers a number of services to help students succeed, including tutoring, advising, and career services.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 2075

Type: Public, 2-year

Main Website: https://www.mpcc.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.mpcc.edu/financial-services/financial-aid

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $13920

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $14790

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Mid-Plains Community College is $55496.13. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Mid-Plains Community College. For graduates of Mid-Plains Community College, we saw an average early-career income of $40100.00 and mid-career income of $58600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.