Casper College

125 College Dr
Casper, WY 82601
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Casper College Photo #1 - The Student Union is a central gathering point for students.
Casper College Photo #2 - A beautiful campus with much to see.
Casper College Photo #3 - The Music Building hosts one of the state's top performance centers.
Casper College Photo #4 - The excitement of the Thunderbirds and a rich tradition in athletics.
  • 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%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 273 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Casper College(WY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty273 staff149 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Casper College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Casper College diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,253 students3,422 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio16:120:1
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# Full-Time Students1,622 students1,085 students
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# Part-Time Students2,631 students2,337 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-276
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
2%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
5%
7%
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% Black
1%
1%
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% White
86%
84%
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
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% Non Resident races		-
2%
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% Unknown races
4%
2%
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Diversity Score0.260.29
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College Completion Rate
28%
28%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$41,300$34,500
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $4,110 is more than the state average of $2,757. The in-state tuition has grown by 92% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,050 is more than the state average of $6,799. The out-state tuition has grown by 81% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,110$2,757
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Out-State Tuition Fees$10,050$6,799
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Tuition NotesWUE $5,580 https://www.caspercollege.edu/financial-aid/tuition-fees/
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,764$10,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,231
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Sports

Total Sports Offered3 sports
SportsBasketball, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer,
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.

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Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Casper College is Central Wyoming College (107.2 miles away).
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  • Central Wyoming College
    Central Wyoming College Photo - CWC Vocals
    Public
    2,082 students | 107.20 Mi2660 Peck Avenue
    Riverton,  WY  82501
    (844) 468-6292     107.202,082
  • Wyotech-Laramie
    Private, for profit
    1,085 students | 109.20 Mi4373 N 3rd
    Laramie,  WY  82072
    (307) 742-3776     109.201,085
  • Eastern Wyoming College
    Public
    1,704 students | 121.00 Mi3200 West C St
    Torrington,  WY  82240
    (307) 532-8200     121.001,704
  • Sheridan College
    Public
    4,374 students | 136.90 Mi3059 S Coffeen Ave
    Sheridan,  WY  82801
    (307) 674-6446     136.904,374
  • Laramie County Community College
    Laramie County Community College Photo - Students participated in a photoshoot for our viewbook
    Public
    4,388 students | 143.60 Mi1400 E College Dr
    Cheyenne,  WY  82007
    (307) 778-5222     143.604,388
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  • Students: 4,253 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,110
  • Out-state tuition: $10,050
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 14%
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