Central Wyoming College
School Highlights
- Central Wyoming College serves 2,082 students (36% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 16%.
- Central Wyoming College is the only community colleges within Fremont County, WY.
- The nearest community college to Central Wyoming College is Casper College (107.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Central Wyoming College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
- The teacher population of 156 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Central Wyoming College | (WY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 156 staff | 149 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,082 students | 3,422 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 741 students | 1,085 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,341 students | 2,337 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 240 | 276 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 13% | 2% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| % Black | 1% | 1% |
| % White | 76% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 25% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,100 | $34,500 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Golf, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Climbing Club, Criminal Justice Club, Film Club, Gear Up Club, GSA - Gay Straight Alliance Club, LDS Student Association, Mad Scientists Club, Multicultural Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Outdoor Adventure Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Rodeo Club, Student Activities Board, Student Nursing Association, Student Senate, United Tribes Club, WyoFanatics - Outdoor Hunting and Fishing Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Climbing Team |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Central Wyoming College is a comprehensive community college located in Riverton near the confluence of the Big and Little Wind Rivers in Fremont County. While the main campus is located in Riverton, CWC has off-campus sites in Jackson, Lander, Thermopolis, Dubois and the nearby Wind River Indian Reservation. The college also delivers college coursework nationwide via a variety of distance delivery methods. Founded in 1966 by a county-wide vote, CWC is one of Wyoming's seven public two-year community colleges. The college offers a wide variety of programs and services to students, businesses and community members of all ages. The college has credentials and associate degrees in career-technical (applied) programs specifically for students looking to immediately enter the job market and numerous academic transfer programs for students planning to continue on for bachelor and advanced degrees. The college offersv Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, as well as advanced degrees available from regional universities on CWC campus. The college's main campus is made up of modern buildings and facilities, which include a library and Food Court constructed in 1994 and a new student residence hall completed in 2002. Most of the campus was remodeled during the 1994 construction project and every nook and cranny was wired to establish a robust computer network. The college also owns a Field Station in the Sinks Canyon south of Lander and a Main Street center in Lander. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of North Central Association.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Central Wyoming College is Casper College (107.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,253 students | 107.10 Mi125 College Dr
Casper, WY 82601
(307)268-2100 107.104,253 - 3,472 students | 108.30 Mi2500 College Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307)382-1600 108.303,472 - Northwest CollegePublic1,652 students | 120.30 Mi231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435
(307)754-6000 120.301,652 - Sheridan CollegePublic4,374 students | 140.40 Mi3059 S Coffeen Ave
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307)674-6446 140.404,374 - Brigham Young University-IdahoPrivate, non-profit36,624 students | 176.80 Mi525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208)496-1411 176.8036,624
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