Nebraska’s Future Starts With You

You know the value of the State Colleges. Share your experience with Nebraska’s leaders.

The Nebraska State College System (NSCS) provides high-quality, affordable education at Chadron State College, Peru State College, and Wayne State College. These colleges have always been good stewards of the state resources we receive, continuing to evolve to meet the unique needs of Nebraska. We think ahead—decades ahead—about how we can continue to make Nebraska the best place to learn, work and live.

Our work continues today. With your help, we can create applied career preparation opportunities for our students, provide millions of dollars in scholarships and grow the future available workforce for Nebraska.

Nebraska’s State College System by the Numbers

Statewide

Students Enrolled in State Colleges

Success

Degrees Awarded during 2020-21

Grows

Economic impact of State Colleges for Nebraska

The Future

%

Of State College graduates Are Employed in Nebraska

Accessible & Affordable

With transparent pricing and no application fees ever, the State Colleges keep costs low to make education accessible. That’s why 49% of our students are the first of their family to go to college. Lower tuition makes degrees possible.

Workforce & Economic Impact

We are proud to support Nebraska’s most valuable industries. Our career scholarship program awards 4 million dollars to students in high-demand fields. It’s just one of many ways we remove the barriers to amazing careers.

Institutional & Academic Quality

The campuses in Chadron, Peru and Wayne invest in state-of-the-art facilities to give students the best opportunities for enrichment. Through our internship and cooperative education initiatives, students can become professionals.

Student Success & Completion

Above all, we aim to give every student the resources they need to complete their degree. Their success is everyone’s success. 1,810 students earned their degrees from a State College last year. 

Accessible & Affordable

With transparent pricing and no application fees ever, the State Colleges keep costs low to make education accessible. That’s why 49% of our students are the first of their family to go to college. Lower tuition makes degrees possible.

Workforce & Economic Impact

We are proud to support Nebraska’s most valuable industries. Our career scholarship program awards 4 million dollars to students in high-demand fields. It’s just one of many ways we remove the barriers to amazing careers.

Institutional & Academic Quality

The campuses in Chadron, Peru and Wayne invest in state-of-the-art facilities to give students the best opportunities for enrichment. Through our internship and cooperative education initiatives, students can become professionals.

Student Success & Completion

Above all, we aim to give every student the resources they need to complete their degree. Their success is everyone’s success. 1,810 students earned their degrees from a State College last year. 

 

The Value of the State Colleges

“The small class sizes at Wayne State make a huge difference. There’s a more personalized approach that allows students to excel. Wayne State also has great scholarship opportunities, they are constantly renovating facilities, and it’s very affordable to attend college here. Regardless of what you choose to be involved in, you’ll find something you love.”

—Ben Sadler, Wayne State College

The Value of the State Colleges

“As soon as I came here, it just felt like home. Every time I visited, it just got better and better. I knew it was the right choice for me.”

—Je’Kerra Hopper, Peru State College

 

The Value of the State Colleges

“I cannot express how important I think this Career Scholars Program is. Within the short while I’ve been in the program, I’ve already learned skills that will help me throughout my entire professional career. It’s an accelerated program and is definitely keeping me busy, but I love every second of learning. I plan on staying in Northeast Nebraska because it is where I feel at home.”

—Abigail Gardner, Wayne State College

The Value of the State Colleges

“Chadron State provides for me the opportunity to go to college debt free and gain a high quality education.” Kristina McGann, Chadron State College

—Abigail Gardner, Wayne State College

How You Can Help

Investing in Nebraska’s future starts with you. By supporting our initiatives, Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State College can be forces for good for our great state.

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