Nebraska Indian Community College

Quick Facts

Address: 1111 U.S. 75, Macy, NE 68039
Website: https://www.thenicc.edu/
Founded: 1973
Students: 181 (2017)

About

Founded in 1973, the Nebraska Indian Community College originated as an effort to provide higher education resources to the Omaha, Santee Sioux, and the Winnebago communities. At that time, the institution was known as the American Indian Satellite Community College. The College maintained a headquarters in Winnebago, and received support in the form of a charter by each of the tribal nations in Nebraska. Nebraska Indian Community College earned accredation in June 1981, and changed the name to its current title to reflect its independence. It furthermore gained Land Grant Status in 1994.

Students at Nebraska Indian Community College can access three campuses. The Macy Campus primarily serves the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, the Santee Campus serves the Santee Sioux Nation, and the downtown South Sioux City campus serves additional communities.

Students at NICC can take courses toward their Associate of Arts degrees in Business Administration, Business Entrepreneurship, Carpentry, Early Childhood Education, General Liberal Arts, General Science Studies, Human Services Alcohol & Drug Counseling, Human Services Community Counseling, Native American Studies History & Traditional Culture, and Native American Studies Tribal Leadership. Students can also earn a certificate in Carpentry.

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