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BARBER AND COSMETOLOGY SCHOOLS

  • Capitol School of Hairstyling & Esthetics
  • Capitol School of Nails
  • College of Hair Design
  • College of Nail Design, The
  • Columbus Beauty College
  • Fullen School of Hair Design
  • Institute of Nails
  • Joseph's Barber Program
  • Joseph's College of Beauty
  • La Rose's Beauty Academy
  • La' James International College
  • McCook Beauty Academy
  • Xenon International School of Hair Design

COMPUTER TRAINING SCHOOLS

  • 1Staff Training & Development
  • Advanced Network Technologies
  • CompUSA Stores L.P.
  • Creative Center, The
  • New Horizons Computer Learning Center- Lincoln
  • New Horizons Computer Learning Center- Omaha
  • Technology Education Solutions, Inc.

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

  • Bellevue University
  • Chadron State College
  • Clarkson College
  • College of Saint Mary
  • Concordia University
  • Creighton University
  • Dana College
  • Doane College
  • Grace University
  • Hamilton College-Lincoln Campus
  • Hamilton College-Omaha Campus
  • Hastings College
  • ITT Technical Institute
  • Midland Lutheran College
  • Nebraska Christian College
  • Nebraska Methodist College
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University
  • Peru State College
  • Platte Valley Bible College
  • Union College
  • University of Nebraska at Kearney
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Vatterott College, Spring Valley Campus
  • Wayne State College
  • York College

HEALTH SERVICE SCHOOLS

  • Alegent Health School of Medical Assisting
  • Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology
  • Alegent Health School of Respiratory Therapy
  • Ancient Wisdom College of Healing Arts
  • BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
  • BryanLGH College of Health Sciences, School of Nursing
  • Creighton University, Hastings Mary Lanning Campus
  • Good Samaritan Centers of Central Nebraska
  • Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
  • Midwest School of Massage
  • Myotherapy Institute
  • Omaha School of Massage Therapy
  • Regional West Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology
  • Universal College of Healing Arts

SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS

  • American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers
  • BeckerConviser CPA Review Courses
  • Career Achievement
  • H & R Block Tuition Tax Schools
  • Kaplan Educational Center
  • National Insurance Licensing School
  • Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center

TRADE SCHOOLS

  • Craftsman School, The
  • Custom Diesel Driver Training, Inc.
  • Larabee School of Real Estate and Insurance, Inc.
  • LeMay Flight Training Center
  • McMahon School of Real Estate
  • Midwest Bartender's School
  • MTS Training
  • Nancy Bounds Studios
  • Nebraska Institute of Technology
  • Omaha Opportunities Industrialization Center
  • Railway Educational Bureau, The
  • Randall School of Real Estate
  • Travel Careers Institute

TWO-YEAR, JUNIOR, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES

  • Central Community College - Columbus
  • Central Community College - Grand Island
  • Central Community College - Hastings
  • Little Priest Tribal College
  • McCook Community College - A Division of Mid-Plains Community College
  • Metropolitan Community College
  • Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
  • Nebraska Indian Community College
  • North Platte Community College - A Division of Mid-Plains Community College
  • Northeast Community College
  • Southeast Community College, Beatrice Campus
  • Southeast Community College, Lincoln Campus
  • Southeast Community College, Milford Campus
  • Western Nebraska Community College

 

Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology
Bellevue University
Bryanlgh College of Health Sciences
Capitol School of Hairstyling West
Central Community College
Chadron State College
Clarkson College
College of Hair Design
College of Saint Mary
Concordia University
Creighton University
Dana College
Doane College
Fullen School of Hair Design
Grace University
Hamilton College-Lincoln Campus
Hamilton College-Omaha Campus
Hastings College
ITT Technical Institute
Josephs College of Beauty-Lincoln
La'james International College
Little Priest Tribal College
Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital School of Rad Techn
Metropolitan Community College Area
Mid Plains Community College Area
Midland Lutheran College
Myotherapy Institute
Nebraska Christian College
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Nebraska Indian Community College
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Hlt
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Northeast Community College
Omaha School of Massage Therapy
Peru State College
Platte Valley Bible College
Regional West Medical Center School of Rad Techn
Southeast Community College Area
The Creative Center
Union College
University of Nebraska at Kearney
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
University of Nebraska at Omaha
University of Nebraska Central Admin System Office
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Vatterott College
Vatterott College-Spring Valley Campus
Wayne State College
Western Nebraska Community College
Xenon International School of Hair Design Ii Inc
York College  
Central Community College-Grand Island
Central Community College
School Name and Address Contact Information

Central Community College - Grand Island

 

3134 West Highway 34

 

Grand Island , NE 68802 -4903

 

 

Telephone

308.398.4222 or

800.652.9177

Fax

308.398.7398

E-mail Address

apacheco@cccneb.edu

Website

www.cccneb.edu

Other Sites

Hastings, Columbus,

Holdrege, Kearney , and Lexington

Mailing Address:
3134 West Hwy 34
Grand Island   NE   68802 -4903

General Tel:

308-398-4222

Admissions Tel:

308-398-7410

Financial Aid Tel:

308-398-7407

www.cccneb.edu

General Information General Campus and Student Body Information

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

Contact Person

Admissions Office

E-mail Address

apacheco@cccneb.edu

Phone

800.652.9177 or 308.398.4222

Catalog Available

Yes

Web Address for Catalog

www.cccneb.edu

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

University System

Central Community College

Public or Private

Public

Type of School

Public, 2-year college

Date Founded

1976

Degrees Offered

Certificate, Diploma, Associate, Transfer

Program Length

1 semester or up to 2 years

School Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Specialized Accreditation

Nebraska State Board of Nursing

Workforce Investment Act Eligible Training Provider

Yes

Scheduling

Semesters (Sept., Jan.), summer session (May-July)

Grading System

Letter grades

School Visits

Yes, weekdays

School Visit Contact

Admissions Office
800.652.9177 Ext 7410 or 308.398.7410

SCHOOL SETTING

 

Type of Setting

Small town-rural area

Metropolitan Area Accessible from Campus

None

Population of City

42,900

Campus to City Center

3 miles

County

Hall

Campus Size

Approximately 2 acres

OTHER HELPFUL FACTS

 

Total Number of Faculty

43

Student to Faculty Ratio

15

Average Class Size

10-20

Lecture

Yes

Laboratory

Yes

Discussion

Yes

Lower-division Courses Taught by Graduate Students

No

Instructional Expenditures

$2,566

At least 2 but less than 4 years
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation - None)
Carnegie Classification: Associates Colleges

Mission: To improve the quality of life through learning. To create and monitor awareness of learning opportunities. To provide and evaluate access to learning experiences. To support and validate learner participation. To assess and document learner attainment.

Large town
Calendar: Semester
On campus housing available (426 capacity)
On campus daycare for children of students available
Athletic Conf. Affiliation(s): NJCAA

Enrollment

 

Men

Women

Total

Undergraduate Full-time

898

1,262

2,160

Undergraduate Part-time

1,647

2,676

4,323

Total (including graduate and other programs)

2,545

3,938

6,483


1% Black/Non-Hispanic
0% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1% Asian/Pacific Islander
6% Hispanic

Estimated Student/Faculty Ratio: 5:1

 

Degree/Certificate type(s) offered:
•Less than one year
•One but less than two years
•Associates Degree

Student Information  

ENROLLMENT

 

Total Enrollment

6,064

Undergraduates

6,064

Women

60%

Men

40%

Full-time Students

11%

Part-time Students

89%

Out-of-state Students

2%

Number of States & Territories Represented

21

International Students

Less than 1%

Number of Countries Represented

1

RACIAL-ETHNIC BACKGROUND OF UNDERGRADUATES

 

African American

Less than 1%

Native American

Less than 1%

Caucasian

87%

Hispanic

3%

Asian American

1%

Ethnicity Unknown

8%

(These figures reflect responses of people who choose to indicate their racial-ethnic background.)

 

AGE OF STUDENTS

 

% of Undergraduates 25 Years or Older

58%

 
Cost and Financial Aid Cost and Financial Aid

STUDENT COSTS

 

 

In-state Tuition and Fees

 

$1,856 a year for 16 credit hours per semester, $58 per credit hour, $4 per credit hour in fees for all credits

Out-of-state Tuition and Fees

 

$2,784 a year for 16 credit hours per semester, $87 per credit hour, $4 per credit hour in fees for all credits

On-campus Room and Board

 

Apartments available on campus

Estimated Cost of Books

 

$800

Tuition Refund Policy

 

Refunds based on percent of completion of course and official withdrawal from college

Tuition Plan(s) Available

 

Payment plans are available; contact Student Accounts Office for information; 800.652.9177 or 308.398.4222

Public Transportation Available

 

No

Student Parking Available

 

Yes

Parking Fee

 

None, parking is free

 

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

 

 

Web Address for Financial Aid

 

www.cccneb.edu

Need-based Financial Aid

 

Federal Pell Grant, State, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Non Need-Based Financial Aid

 

Academic

Loans from External Sources

 

Yes

Loans from College Funds

 

No

Financial Aid Jobs (work-study)

 

Yes, Federal Work Study Program

Offer Courses Approved for Veteran Benefits

 

Yes

Other Grants and Loans

 

Scholarship Assistance Program, State Scholarship Award Program

 

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCEDURES

 

 

Required Form(s)

 

FAFSA and Central Community College Financial Aid Information Form

Aid Application Deadline (Fall Term)

 

Floating

Contact Person

 

Steve Millnitz, Financial Aid Office

E-mail Address

 

smillnitz@cccneb.edu

Phone

 

308.398.7407 or 800. 652.9177 Ext 7407

Other Requirements

 

100% verification

Date Award Letters are Sent

 

Floating

 

STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID

 

 

Percent of Undergraduates with Need Offered Some Aid

 

75%

('Need' as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a person's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.)

 

 

 

PART-TIME JOBS

 

 

Part-Time Jobs (non work-study)

 

Yes

In State

In District

Out of State

Tuition (academic year):

$1,740

$1,740

$2,550

Charge per credit hour:

$54

$54

$81

Other Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies (academic year):

$800

Room and board on campus:

$3,432

Other expenses on campus:

$1,980

Room and board off campus:

$0

Other expenses off campus:

$1,700

Other expenses off campus with family:

$3,200


Click here  for more tuition and fee information as reported to the National Center for Education Statistics.

Financial Aid

Type of Aid

Percent Receiving

Average Amount

Federal Grant

57%

$2,578

State Grant

24%

$337

Institutional Grant

13%

$486

Loan

38%

$2,126

Percent receiving any type of financial aid: 85%

Admission Requirements Undergraduate Admissions and First-Year Applicants

High School Completion Required

 

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Courses Required

 

In some programs

Required Tests

 

ASSET/COMPASS or ACT or SAT scores, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for foreign students

Interview

 

Nursing program

Transfer Admission Requirements

 

2.0 (C) GPA, transcript

(Other requirements may include a minimum H.S. GPA, letters of recommendation, a personal essay, H.S. courses, and additional tests. Contact the school for details.)

 

 

 

FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS

 

 

Entrance Difficulty

 

Open admissions

Description of Open Admissions Policy

 

Applicants must demonstrate ability to benefit from education

Freshman Class Usually Closed by

 

Open

 

ADMISSION APPLICATION PROCEDURES

 

 

Electronic Application Accepted

 

Yes

Electronic Application URL

 

www.cccneb.edu

Common Application Accepted

 

No

Application Fee

 

No

Application Deadline

 

Open, except for nursing program

 

ITEMS TO SUBMIT

 

 

Writing Sample

 

Application only

Transcript

 

Yes

Recommendations

 

In some programs

 

ADMISSION POLICIES

 

 

Early Admission

 

Yes

Fall Admission Only

 

No

Preferential Admissions Policy

 

No

Deferred Entrance

 

No

Waiting List

 

In some programs

 

ADMISSION ASSISTANCE--MINORITY STUDENTS

 

 

Contact Person

 

Angie Pacheco, Admissions Office

E-mail Address

 

apacheco@cccneb.edu

Phone

 

308.398.7406 or 800.652.9177 Ext 7406

Gender Equity Contact Person

 

Angie Pacheco, Admissions Office

E-mail Address

 

apacheco@cccneb.edu

Phone

 

308.398.7406 or 800.652.9177 Ext 7406

Admission Assistance--Adults

 

 

Contact Person

 

Angie Pacheco, Admissions Office

E-mail Address

 

apacheco@cccneb.edu

Phone

 

308.398.7406 or 800.652.9177 Ext 7406

 

Housing Information

HOUSING OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE STUDENTS

 

Campus Housing Available

No

Web Address for Housing

GIapartments@hamilton.net

Address for Application

College Apartments; P.O. Box 335 ; Central City , NE 68826

Application Deadline

Open

Application Deposit

None

Contact Person

Kathy Brownell

Types of Campus Housing Available

2 and 3 bedroom, unfurnished

Freshmen Required to Live in Campus Housing

No

% of Undergraduates Living in Campus Housing

10%

SCHOOL-SPONSORED FAMILY HOUSING

 

Availability

None

Open admission policy: True
Secondary school GPA: {Item not applicable}
Secondary school rank: {Item not applicable}
Secondary school record: {Item not applicable}
Completion of college-prep program: {Item not applicable}
Recommendations: {Item not applicable}
Admission test scores ( SAT , ACT, etc): {Item not applicable}

Test Scores

 

25th Percentile

75th Percentile

SAT I Verbal

 

 

SAT I Math

 

 

ACT Composite

 

 

ACT English

 

 

ACT Math

 

 

 

Number of first-year applications:

 

Number of first-year admissions:

0

Percent admitted:

 

First-year, full-time enrollment

 

First-year, part-time enrollment

 

Special Programs Other

OPTIONAL PROGRAMS

 

Honors Programs

Yes

Freshman Honors College

No

Summer School

Yes

Evening Or Weekend Courses

Yes

Short-term Courses

Yes

Students May Complete Programs by Attending Part-time

Yes

ALTERNATIVE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

 

Advanced Placement

Yes

External Degree Program (Students earn credits toward a degree through independent study, college courses, proficiency examinations, and personal experience with minimal or no classroom attendance required.)

Yes

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Yes, but test is not offered

Challenge for Course Credit

Yes

Independent Study

Yes, Individualized instruction, Off-campus learning centers

Work Experience

Yes

Distance Learning Programs

Yes

Cooperative Education

Yes

Courses Offered in the Following Formats

 

Classroom

Yes

Correspondence

Yes

Video Tape

Yes

Computer Based

Yes

Audio Tape

Yes

Independent Study

Yes

Satellite TV

Yes

Broadcast TV

Yes

Interactive TV

Yes

WWW / Internet

Yes

Conference/Workshop

Yes

Web Assisted

Yes

Other

Individual units, Short courses, Workshops, Seminars, Off-campus farm management courses, Off-campus learning centers

Remedial services offered
•Academic/career counseling services
•Employment services for current students
•Placement services for completers

More information from the National Center for Education Statistics:
Accreditation
Campus Crime Statistics

Special Credit and Learning Opportunities

Advanced placement (AP) credit
•Dual enrollment (with high school)
•Dual credit (with high school)
•Credit for life experiences
•Cooperative (work-study) program
•Distance learning opportunities
Sports  

INTERCOLLEGIATE/CLUB SPORTS ($ indicates scholarships offered)

 

The lists below include both intercollegiate and intramural sports and clubs.

 

Men

Bowling, table tennis, volleyball

Women

Bowling, table tennis, volleyball

 
Services and Activities  

SERVICES FOR ALL STUDENTS

 

Orientation

Yes

Academic Advising

Yes

Financial Aid Counseling

Yes

Remedial Courses and Study Skills

Yes

Tutoring

Yes

Basic Job Skills

Yes

ESL Program

Yes

Reading and Study Skills

Yes

Testing

Yes

Athletes

No

Low-Income Students

Yes

Minorities

Yes

Veterans

Yes

International Students

Yes

Multicultural Students

Yes

Special Student Services

Yes

Student Lounge

Yes

SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

Registration Assistance

Yes

Learning Aids

Yes

Tutors

Yes

Interpreters for the Deaf

Yes

Readers for the Blind

Yes

Special Housing for Disabled Students

No

Designated Parking

Yes

Barrier-free Campus

Yes

Number of Undergraduates With a Disability Served in a Recent Year

50

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Yes

Contact Person

Kyle Sterner, Counselor
308.398.7423 or 800.652.9177 Ext 7423
ksterner@cccneb.edu

Refer to

scrtec.unl.edu/edo
pportunities

SERVICES FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES

 

Child Daycare Facilities

Yes

Cost

$18 per day, $9.50 per half day

Contact Person

Jeanne Webb, Child Care Center

E-mail Address

jwebb@cccneb.edu

Phone

308.398.7446 or 800.652.9177 Ext 7446

Women's Center

Services available

HEALTH AND LEGAL SERVICES

 

Psychological Counseling

Yes

LIBRARIES

 

Main Library Name

Reynolds Library at College Park , Central Community College

Library Volumes

6,200

Library Subscriptions

94

COMPUTER ACCESS

 

Internet Access

Yes

Computer Labs

Yes
Computer Center

Number of Computers Available for Student Use

11

CAMPUS SECURITY

 

24-Hour Emergency Telephone/Alarm Devices on Campus

No

Late-Night Transport Service

No

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

 

Publications

Yes

Performing Arts

No

Marching Band

No

Choral Groups

No

Radio Station

No

Television Station

No

Government

Yes, Student Senate, Student Activities Council

Fraternities or Sororities

No

Clubs and Associations

Yes

Placement Services

PLACEMENT FIGURES

 

 

Number of Organizations that Recruited on Campus Last Year

 

63

% of Graduating Class that had Full-Time Job Offers within 6 Months

 

97%

 

SERVICES AVAILABLE

 

 

Career Counseling

 

Yes
Career Planning

Career Information Center

 

Yes

Placement Assistance

 

Placement Office
308.398.7421 or 800.652.9177 Ext 7421

Job Bank

 

Placement Office
308.398.7421 or 800.652.9177 Ext 7421

Job Fairs

 

Yes

Job Interviews

 

Yes

Career Library

 

Yes

Resume Preparation

 

Yes

Resume Referral to Employers

 

Yes

Career/Interest Testing

 

Yes

Interview Workshops

 

Yes; limited

Undergraduate-Alumni Networking/Mentoring

 

No

 
  Degree and Certificate Areas Awarded
 

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

19%

•Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

15%

•Engineering Technologies/Technicians

13%

•Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

11%

•Construction Trades

9%

•Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

8%

•Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

5%

•Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

4%

•Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

4%

•Precision Production

3%

•Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

3%

•Legal Professions and Studies

2%

•Visual and Performing Arts

1%

•Personal and Culinary Services

1%

•Security and Protective Services

1%

 

Type(s) of Instruction/Programs Offered

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

19%

•Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

15%

•Engineering Technologies/Technicians

13%

•Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

11%

•Construction Trades

9%

•Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

8%

•Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

5%

•Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

4%

•Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

4%

•Precision Production

3%

•Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences

3%

•Legal Professions and Studies

2%

•Visual and Performing Arts

1%

•Personal and Culinary Services

1%

•Security and Protective Services

1%

 
Related Programs of Study  
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business Management and Administrative Services
  • Computer Information Science and Technologies
  • Construction
  • Counseling and Human Services
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Healthcare Assisting and Technologies
  • Interdisciplinary and General Studies
  • Journalism and Communications
  • Languages, Literature, and Linguistics
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies
  • Medicine and Therapeutic Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Personal Services
  • Physical Sciences
  • Precision Production
  • Protective Services
  • Psychology
  • Secretarial Studies and Office Management
  • Social Sciences
  • Teacher Education
  • Theology, Religion, and Philosophy
 
 
Sample Program of Study Information (Mechanic and Repair Technologies  

Automotive and Diesel Technology - Certificate, Associate, Diploma
Program Descriptions

Central Community College - Grand Island

"Automotive Technician": Associate
"Diesel Technician": Associate
"Mechanics Technology": Certificate, Diploma

Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology - Associate

Industrial Mechanics - Certificate, Associate, Diploma
Program Descriptions

Central Community College - Grand Island

"Computer Integrated Manufacturing": Associate
"Industrial Maintenance": Associate
"Industrial Technology": Certificate, Associate, Diploma

 

 
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