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The mission of Central Wyoming College is to enhance the quality of life through innovation and excellence in education.
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| County |
Fremont County, WY |
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| 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 |
694 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
939 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
1,633 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
180 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
95% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
47% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,446 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
7% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,433 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
55% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,760 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
33% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,781 |
$3,048 |
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- Central Wyoming College is a comprehensive community college located in Riverton near the confluence of the Big and Little Wind Rivers in Fremont County. While the main campus is located in Riverton, CWC has off-campus sites in Jackson, Lander, Thermopolis, Dubois and the nearby Wind River Indian Reservation. The college also delivers college coursework nationwide via a variety of distance delivery methods.
- Founded in 1966 by a county-wide vote, CWC is one of Wyoming’s seven public two-year community colleges. The college offers a wide variety of programs and services to students, businesses and community members of all ages. The college has credentials and associate degrees in career-technical (applied) programs specifically for students looking to immediately enter the job market and numerous academic transfer programs for students planning to continue on for bachelor and advanced degrees.
- The college offersv Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, as well as advanced degrees available from regional universities on CWC campus.
- The college’s main campus is made up of modern buildings and facilities, which include a library and Food Court constructed in 1994 and a new student residence hall completed in 2002. Most of the campus was remodeled during the 1994 construction project and every nook and cranny was wired to establish a robust computer network. The college also owns a Field Station in the Sinks Canyon south of Lander and a Main Street center in Lander.
- The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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