Public 📍 North Platte, Nebraska 👥 937 students

Mid-Plains Community College

#20 of 41 in Nebraska
🟡 Moderate
54% Graduation Rate
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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)
54%
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54%
Graduation Rate
150% completion time
🔄
63%
Retention Rate
First-year full-time students
📝
N/A
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate
🏛️
$3,600
In-State Tuition
Per year
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$5,235
Avg Net Price
After grants & aid
💰
$40,059
Median Salary
10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Mid-Plains Community College's 54% graduation rate places it in the Moderate tier — at a moderate completion level.

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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.