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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Sweetwater 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 |
1,098 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
2,258 students |
1,409 students |
| Total Enrollment |
3,356 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
360 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
67% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
38% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$1,349 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
4% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$125 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
41% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$2,134 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
52% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$1,162 |
$3,048 |
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- 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.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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