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Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • For more than 50 years, Westmoreland has provided area residents with exceptional educational opportunities at a fraction of the cost of four-year schools. Westmoreland offers cutting-edge programs designed for a career upon graduation, programs that transfer to four-year schools, and the opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while in high school. Plus, a robust lineup of student life and athletic activities is available. The Youngwood campus features new classrooms, state-of-art technology and vibrant areas for individual and collaborative learning. Additionally, the college operates several education centers in Indiana, Latrobe, Murrysville, Mt. Pleasant, New Kensington, Smithton and Uniontown. Visit westmoreland.edu or call 724.925.4000.

School Highlights

Westmoreland County Community College serves 3,990 students (71% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,990 students
  • In-state tuition: $10,224
  • Out-state tuition: $14,424
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Westmoreland County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Programs offered
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 255 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
Westmoreland County Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
255 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
137
14
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Westmoreland County Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Westmoreland County Community College diversity score of 0.39 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 156% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,990 students
382 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
2,837 students
294 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
1,153 students
88 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,823 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,990 students
292 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,833 students
88 students
% Two or more races
27%
4%
% Unknown races
73%
14%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
61%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,418
$48,611

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $10,224 is less than the state average of $11,161. The in-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,424 is less than the state average of $16,403. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$10,224
$11,161
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,424
$16,403

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Tuition Notes
General, Capital and lab fees are not included
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
46%
89%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
BowlingCross Country
GolfSoftball
Volleyball
School Mascot
Westly Wolf
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • The main campus is located in a rural setting a short distance from the New Stanton Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike off Route 119 in Youngwood. The 80-acre campus comprises four buildings. The Student Achievement Center, Health and Culinary Center, and Science Innovation Center house general classrooms, science laboratories, computer and desktop publishing laboratories, multimedia technology laboratory, culinary arts laboratory with dining facility, dental hygiene clinic, radiology technology laboratory, theater, art gallery, library, Enrollment Center, Tutoring and Learning Services, College Store, student lounges, cafeteria, gymnasium, fitness center, and indoor running track. The Business & Industry Center contains classrooms, laboratories, offices and training facilities for area employers. In addition, there are athletic fields for baseball, softball and other sporting activities. All buildings are ADA accessible with designated ADA parking spaces. The Westmoreland smoking policy designates all buildings at the Youngwood campus and the education centers as smoke-free.
  • In addition to the main campus in Youngwood, Westmoreland provides access to quality educational opportunities in Indiana, Latrobe, Mt. Pleasant, Murrysville, New Kensington and Uniontown. The college also offers public safety training for fire, police and emergency service responders at the Public Safety Training Center located near Smithton.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westmoreland County Community College cost?
Westmoreland County Community College's tuition is approximately $10,224 for In-State students and $14,424 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Westmoreland County Community College?
The acceptance rate of Westmoreland County Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
What sports does Westmoreland County Community College offer?
Westmoreland County Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Westmoreland County Community College's ranking?
Westmoreland County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 3,990 students
  • In-state tuition: $10,224
  • Out-state tuition: $14,424
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Verified school update

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