Eastern Wyoming College
- Eastern Wyoming College is a student-centered, comprehensive public community college committed to providing accessible, postsecondary education for its students. The College’s primary constituency includes all residents of Goshen, Platte, Converse, Niobrara, Weston, and Crook counties. Eastern Wyoming College provides high quality, dynamic life-long learning which focuses on academic transfer programs leading to associate of arts or science degrees, career and occupational programs leading to certificates and applied science degrees. The College also provides developmental and basic skills instruction, adult and continuing education, public and community service programs, and student activities and support services.
School Highlights
- Eastern Wyoming College serves 1,704 students (39% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the state average of 16%.
- Eastern Wyoming College is the only community colleges within Goshen County, WY.
- The nearest community college to Eastern Wyoming College is Western Nebraska Community College (31.3 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 37% over five years.
| Eastern Wyoming College | (WY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 59 staff | 149 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,704 students | 3,422 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 20:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 660 students | 1,085 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,044 students | 2,337 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 165 | 276 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 2% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| % Black | 3% | 1% |
| % White | 84% | 84% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 28% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $32,300 | $34,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Eastern Wyoming College is a rural public comprehensive community college that facilitates student learning in small classes within a supportive educational environment. The college values academic achievement, lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. Founded in 1948, Eastern Wyoming College is a rural, public, two-year, community college with academic transfer programs as well as technical certification programs. The college offers 21 Associate of Arts Degrees, 20 Associate of Science Degrees, 7 Associate of Applied Science Degrees, 7 Career Track Certificates and ABE/GED/ESL programs. EWC also provides opportunities for lifelong learning through its community education programs. EWC offers courses at the Torrington campus, Douglas & Newcastle branch campuses, and in 10 other Wyoming communities. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: Member North Central Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and American Welding Society.
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