Northern Wyoming Community College District
- The mission of the College District is to create student success through educational leadership.
School Highlights
Northern Wyoming Community College District serves 4,168 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 21%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Northern Wyoming Community College District | (WY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 149 staff | 149 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Sheridan College is operated by the Northern Wyoming Community College District and includes the original campus in Sheridan, Wyoming, the Gillette Campus in Gillette, WY, and outreach programs in Sheridan, Johnson, and Campbell Counties. Sheridan College and Gillette Campus offer associate of arts, associate of science, and associate of applied science degrees, certificate programs, and program tracks that prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition, students may elect to enroll in career training, professional development courses and/or vocational/technical programs. A number of master's and doctorate programs are available through distance learning agreements with four-year colleges and universities. Sheridan College consists of the main campus in Sheridan Wyoming, a commuter campus in Gillette Wyoming as well as outreach centers in Buffalo, Kaycee and Wright. Since the Fall of 2000, Sheridan College has offered classes via the Internet. The Sheridan Campus consists of 145+ acres featuring modern well-equipped facilities and attractive grounds. Over twenty campus buildings house academic, student services and residential operations. Sheridan College and the Gillette Campus are fully accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Nursing, Massage Therapy, and Dental programs carry additional professional accreditations.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northern Wyoming Community College District is Northwest College (89.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,461 students | 89.10 Mi231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 754-6000 89.101,461 - 1,725 students | 106.90 Mi3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000 106.901,725 - Miles Community CollegePublic505 students | 125.60 Mi2715 Dickinson Street
Miles City, MT 59301
(800) 541-9281 125.60505 - 4,253 students | 136.90 Mi125 College Dr
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 268-2100 136.904,253 - 1,974 students | 140.70 Mi2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(800) 735-8418 140.701,974
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