Mid Plains Community College

Mid Plains Community College serves central and southwestern Nebraska from its main campus in North Platte, located along Interstate 80 approximately 250 miles west of Omaha. The college operates as a comprehensive two-year institution with an additional campus in McCook and several extended learning sites throughout its 18-county service area. The campus features modern technical training facilities, including specialized labs for healthcare programs, automotive technology, and building construction. Mid Plains offers career and technical education programs, transfer degree paths, and workforce development training, with notable programs in nursing, electrical technology, and agriculture. Students can access on-campus housing at both the North Platte and McCook locations, while the college's athletic program competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association, featuring rodeo, volleyball, and basketball teams.