Casper College
Tel:
(307)268-2100
- At Casper College, we have a strong tradition of providing valuable academic, career, personal, and cultural opportunities on our welcoming and beautiful campus. Our experienced and supportive faculty and staff are dedicated to the mentoring and success of our students for the benefit of our communities.
School Highlights
- Casper College serves 4,253 students (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 16%.
- Casper College is the only community colleges within Natrona County, WY.
- The nearest community college to Casper College is Central Wyoming College (107.1 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 273 teachers has grown by 28% over five years.
| Casper College | (WY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 273 staff | 149 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,253 students | 3,422 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,622 students | 1,085 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,631 students | 2,337 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | - | 276 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 2% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| % Black | 1% | 1% |
| % White | 86% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 28% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,300 | $34,500 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, VolleyballBasketball, Volleyball, |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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. The current campus was built in the mid 1950s, and consists of 28 buildings. More than 15 national accreditations underscore the quality of educational programs at Casper College. More than 140 associate degree programs and certificate programs are offered. Agreements with 7 universities provide opportunities to earn bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees right on campus. The University of Wyoming-Casper has extensive facilities on campus. Casper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Casper College is Central Wyoming College (107.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,082 students | 107.10 Mi2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(844)468-6292 107.102,082 - Wyotech-LaramiePrivate, for profit1,085 students | 109.80 Mi4373 N 3rd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307)742-3776 109.801,085 - Eastern Wyoming CollegePublic1,704 students | 120.90 Mi3200 West C St
Torrington, WY 82240
(307)532-8200 120.901,704 - Sheridan CollegePublic4,374 students | 137.10 Mi3059 S Coffeen Ave
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307)674-6446 137.104,374 - 4,388 students | 143.40 Mi1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307)778-5222 143.404,388
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