Mid-Plains Community College is a public 2-year college in North Platte, Nebraska with 937 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $7,377 a year after grants and graduates 50% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Mid-Plains Community College acceptance rate and admissions
Mid-Plains Community College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Mid-Plains Community College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $3,720 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $4,680 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $8,244 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $15,838 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $7,377 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $7,377 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,461 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Mid-Plains Community College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Mid-Plains Community College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 50% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $43,212 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $7,688 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 18% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Mid-Plains Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 18 | n/a | $50,259 | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Certificate | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| HVAC | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy equipment mechanic | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 937 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 42% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Mid-Plains Community College?
No. Mid-Plains Community College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Mid-Plains Community College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $3,720 for in-state students and $4,680 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $7,377 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Mid-Plains Community College?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Mid-Plains Community College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $43,212 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.