Central Community College

Central Community College is a multi-campus community college serving a 25 county area in central Nebraska, United States. The central administration of the college is located in Grand Island. CCC’s Grand Island campus offers more than 15 career education programs as well as academic transfer courses in over 15 areas of study. It helps students who wish to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelors degree.

CCC’s Grand Island campus is home to a wide range of campus activities, clubs and organizations. Its official mascot is the Raider. The campus publishes newsletters known as Raider Rundown, Hilltop Review and the Columbus Annual Report.

Campus Location

3134 West Hwy 34
Grand Island, NE 68802-4903
USA
Main Tel: (308) 398-4222
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in media, engineering technician, office and administration, and mechanics and repair.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Student meal (board) plan
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	802	26
Associate	560	33
1-2 year certificate	370	27

Students

Student enrollment was 6,531 in 2007-2008 (3,821 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,190
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 3,180
Room and board	$ 4,688
Books and supplies	$ 1,000
Other	$ 1,980

Financial Aid: Central Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Central Community College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	College of Southern Idaho	Twin Falls, ID	7,118
2	Spokane Falls Community College	Spokane, WA	9,623
3	Clark College	Vancouver, WA	9,705
4	Linn-Benton Community College	Albany, OR	5,290
5	Skagit Valley College	Mount Vernon, WA	5,727
6	Lake Land College	Mattoon, IL	7,177
7	Jefferson State Community College	Birmingham, AL	7,944
8	Daytona State College	Daytona Beach, FL	13,675
9	Illinois Central College	East Peoria, IL	11,804
10	East Central College	Union, MO	3,604

Housing and Meals

Central Community College provides on-campus housing for 389 of its 3,821 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (25 awarded)

Agricultural Business and Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (229 awarded)

Business Administration and Management
Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (139 awarded)

Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (133 awarded)

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (4 awarded)

Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (127 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (99 awarded)

Child Care and Support Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (20 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (14 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (130 awarded)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (293 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDIA (40 awarded)

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (28 awarded)

Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (62 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (136 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (118 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (24 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (55 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (49 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Social Work