Head Coach
Billy Engel
Program contact: AJ DeMond, Assistant Coach
demonda@wncc.edu
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About Western Nebraska Community College Basketball
Walk into the Western Nebraska gym on game night, and you'll feel what's been built here over years of consistent basketball. Coach Billy Engel has woven together a culture where junior college basketball means something, a place where young men come to develop, compete hard in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference, and often move on to four-year programs with real momentum. The program's identity runs deeper than wins and losses; it's about transformation. Players arrive as prospects; they leave as prepared competitors who've learned what it takes to succeed at the next level. Engel understands that junior college is a bridge, not a destination. His approach focuses on skill development, basketball IQ, and the mental toughness required to play meaningful minutes. The program attracts players hungry to prove themselves, those who took a different path and see Western Nebraska as their opportunity to reset and climb. Alumni have gone on to play four-year college basketball, carrying with them the work ethic and fundamentals emphasized here. In a conference that demands physicality and smart play, Western Nebraska competes with purpose and pride. For a player serious about using junior college as a stepping stone, this program offers coaching that values growth and a support system built on accountability. Players who arrive at college campus- ready, technically polished and physically prepared, get noticed faster. Florida Coastal Prep's post- graduate program in Fort Walton Beach, FL is built to close that gap. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com or visit /apply/ to start the conversation.
Net price
$5,979/yr
Grad rate
47%
Enrollment
893
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,979 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,946 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $4,648 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,430 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,813 / year
- $110,001+
- $8,221 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 893
- Average net price
- $5,979 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,840 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $4,410 / year
- Graduation rate
- 47%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Midwest Community College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Central Community College-Columbus
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Location Columbus, NE | Enrollment 3,353 | Avg. net price $6,870 |
McCook Community College
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Location McCook, NE | Enrollment 937 | Avg. net price $7,377 |
North Platte Community College
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Location North Platte, NE | Enrollment 937 | Avg. net price $7,377 |
Northeast Community College
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Location Norfolk, NE | Enrollment 2,387 | Avg. net price $6,395 |
Southeast Community College
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Location Lincoln, NE | Enrollment 6,773 | Avg. net price $4,223 |
Western Nebraska Community College
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Location Scottsbluff, NE | Enrollment 893 | Avg. net price $5,979 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Western Nebraska Community College JUCO?
Yes, Western Nebraska Community College is a JUCO program in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Western Nebraska Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Western Nebraska Community College in?
Western Nebraska Community College competes in the Midwest Community College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Western Nebraska Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,979 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Western Nebraska Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 893 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Western Nebraska Community College?
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.