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Western Wyoming Community College

  • Western Wyoming Community College is under the control of a locally elected Board of Trustees responsible for governing Western Wyoming Community College District. It is a public, tax-supported, co-educational, two-year community college.

School Highlights

Western Wyoming Community College serves 2,653 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 29%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,653 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,400
  • Out-state tuition: $6,384
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 124 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Western Wyoming Community College
(WY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
124 staff
92 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
4
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Western Wyoming Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Western Wyoming Community College diversity score of 0.37 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,653 students
2,881 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
804 students
1,032 students
# Part-Time Students
1,849 students
1,849 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
136 students
225 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
804 students
1,032 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,849 students
1,849 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
545 students
545 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
78%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
1%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,400
$34,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,400 is less than the state average of $2,855. The in-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,384 is less than the state average of $6,991. The out-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,400
$2,855
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,384
$6,991
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,323
$9,328
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,875
Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
BasketballSoccer
VolleyballWrestling
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Western's fundamental purpose is to provide high quality learning opportunities to students who are at various stages of life and have differing needs and expectations. Committed to quality and success, Western encourages flexibility, innovation, and active learning for students, faculty and staff. The College understands that learning occurs inside and outside the classroom and, therefore, seeks to create an environment where lifelong learning is encouraged and where students and employees interact in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Western Wyoming Community College, the fifth of seven community colleges in Wyoming, was established in the Fall of 1959. In 1960-61, the College moved to Reliance, five miles from Rock Springs, to occupy the former Reliance High School and daytime classes began. In September, 1964, the original district was expanded to include all communities within Sweetwater County. Consistent growth of the College led to the inauguration of a $1,822,000 building program on October 4, 1966. On November 11, 1967, ground-breaking ceremonies marked the beginning of construction on a new campus, and completion in June, 1969. Growth continued. In March, 1973, voters approved a $1,780,000 bond issue to provide additional instructional facilities. The new vocational-technical education building was ready for occupancy in Fall, 1974, and the college center building was completed. In 1976, three residence halls were constructed to provide on-campus housing, made possible by a loan from the State Farm Loan Board. The college offers Occupational and Transfer Programs in Arts & Performing Arts, Business, Computer Science and Office Information Systems, Education, Health, Humanities & Communication, Math & Science, Social Science, Technology & Industry Programs Technology & Industry Programs and General Studies. The college offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S), Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and One Year Certificate Programs and Certification Testing. Western Wyoming Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Wyoming Community College cost?
Western Wyoming Community College's tuition is approximately $2,400 for In-State students and $6,384 for Out-State students.
What sports does Western Wyoming Community College offer?
Western Wyoming Community College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Wrestling.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,653 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,400
  • Out-state tuition: $6,384
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Wyoming public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,855 per year for in-state students and $6,991 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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