Casper College

125 College Dr, Casper, WY, 82601-4699 - View a map of this school Map

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Casper College develops and maintains high quality, student-focused educational programs, support services and activities responsive to the learning needs of the diverse communities served....

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School Overview:

  • Casper College
  • Community College Avg.
County Natrona County, WY -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,839 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 2,101 students 1,443 students
Total Enrollment 3,940 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 488 students 233 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 81% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 26% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,048 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 5% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,161 $1,275
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 30% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $2,148 $1,147
% Students Receiving Loans 23% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,793 $3,143

School Notes:

  • Casper College is a publicly supported educational institution serving approximately 4,000 full- and part-time students.
  • Casper College, Wyoming's oldest two-year institution, was founded in 1945 on the third floor of Natrona County High School. Natrona County High School is among the major landmarks visible from the current Casper College campus overlooking Casper. The current campus was built in the mid 1950s, and consists of 28 buildings.
  • More than 10 national accreditations underscore the quality of educational programs at Casper College. More than 50 associate degree programs and 30 one-year certificate programs are offered in eight academic divisions. Academic Divisions includes Business, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Language & Literature, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Trades & Technology, Distance Education and Post Associate Degrees.
  • Casper College's extensive upper division center is unique in Wyoming. Agreements with 15 universities provide opportunities to earn bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees right on campus. The University of Wyoming/Casper College Center has extensive facilities on campus.
  • Casper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Casper College art club holds fundraiser (Casper Journal)
    posted on March 18, 2010 at 07:16:53 am
    Students and members of the Casper College Art Club will work through the night on March 19, creating artwork to be auctioned off at Metro Coffee Co. on Saturday, March 20 at 5 p.m. Themed "Mother Nature," the event is open to the public.
  • Casper College wins at tourney (Billings Gazette)
    posted on March 18, 2010 at 06:19:21 am
    SALINA, Kan. — Juliana Paunovic led three players in doublefigures as Casper College used a late run to pull away from No.3-ranked Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) Community College for a 66-56 winin the first round of the NJCAA Women’s NationalChampionships.
  • Women's NJCAA National Tournament - Casper College Photos (Casper Star-Tribune)
    posted on March 17, 2010 at 08:29:59 pm
    Juliana Paunovic drives to the basket through the defense of Copiah-Lincoln Community College at the NJCAA National Tournament Wednesday in Salina KS. Casper College beat the Wolves 66-56 in the first round game and will play the winner of the Central AZ/Lincoln Trails game Thursday night at 7pm.
  • Casper in NJCAA women's basketball nationals (KIFI Idaho Falls)
    posted on March 16, 2010 at 08:24:24 pm
    Associated Press - March 16, 2010 4:05 PM ET CASPER, Wyo. (AP) - The Casper College women's basketball team will play in the National Junior College Athletics Association National...
  • Casper in NJCAA women's basketball nationals (Greenwich Time)
    posted on March 16, 2010 at 08:18:50 pm
    CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — The Casper College women's basketball team has already achieved one of its season goals: Making it to the National Junior College Athletics Association National Championships.

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