Eastern Wyoming College
3200 West C St, Torrington, WY, 82240-1699 - 
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Eastern Wyoming College is a student-centered, comprehensive public community college committed to providing accessible, postsecondary education for its students. The College’s primary constituency includes all residents of Goshen, Platte, Converse, Niobrara, Weston, and Crook counties. Eastern Wyoming College provides high quality, dynamic life-long learning which focuses on academic transfer programs leading to associate of arts or science degrees, career and occupational programs leading to certificates and applied science degrees. The College also provides developmental and basic skills instruction, adult and continuing education, public and community service programs, and student activities and support services....
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- Community College Avg.
| County | Goshen 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 | 488 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 764 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,252 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 131 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 94% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 47% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,594 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 9% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $699 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 49% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,985 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 33% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,902 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Eastern Wyoming College is a rural public comprehensive community college that facilitates student learning in small classes within a supportive educational environment. The college values academic achievement, lifelong learning and cultural enrichment.
- Founded in 1948, Eastern Wyoming College is a rural, public, two-year, community college with academic transfer programs as well as technical certification programs. The college offers 21 Associate of Arts Degrees, 20 Associate of Science Degrees, 7 Associate of Applied Science Degrees, 7 Career Track Certificates and ABE/GED/ESL programs. EWC also provides opportunities for lifelong learning through its community education programs.
- EWC offers courses at the Torrington campus, Douglas & Newcastle branch campuses, and in 10 other Wyoming communities.
- The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: Member North Central Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and American Welding Society.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Jones says Lancers on the right track (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:23:48 am
EWC’s Tautvydas Kairys (left) goes up for a shot over a Rocky Mountain All-Star player during their game Friday night in the EWC Tournament at Torrington, Wyo. - EWC suffers narrow loss (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 10:16:52 pm
TORRINGTON, Wyo. — The Eastern Wyoming College men’s basketball team came close to registering its second win of the season Saturday in the final day of the EWC Tournament. - Lancer men heat up on home court (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)
posted on November 15, 2009 at 08:25:54 am
Eastern Wyoming College’s Fola Adeleke drives past Moo Blackwell of the Rocky Mountain All-Stars during their EWC Tournament game Friday in Torrington. - Two former Eaton standouts move on (Greeley Tribune)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 11:13:42 pm
Two former Eaton standouts move on Bobby Fernandez Former Eaton standout pitcher Kyle Ottoson will continue his collegiate baseball with Division I powerhouse Arizona State University after he finishes his sophomore year at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix this spring. The left-handed Ottoson received a scholarship to play for the Sun Devils, which finished third in the College World ... - UW president talks tuition, school upgrades (The Torrington Telegram)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 07:02:56 pm
University of Wyoming President Tom Buchanan was in Torrington Tuesday to meet with area legislators, and he also sat down with the Telegram to discuss issues like tuition, community colleges and future plans for the Laramie campus.
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