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Best Wyoming Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 24,757 students in Wyoming (8 public colleges and 0 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Wyoming is approximately $2,855 per year for in-state students and $6,991 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Wyoming include WyoTech. Wyoming community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 27%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.

Top-Ranked Wyoming Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
WyoTech
Public
1889 Venture Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-3776
Enrollment: 1,192 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Casper College
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Public
125 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 268-2100
Enrollment: 4,528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $4,110 Out-state tuition: $10,050 Minority enrollment: 21%
Central Wyoming College
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Public
2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(800) 735-8418
Enrollment: 2,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 In-state tuition: $3,024 Out-state tuition: $7,128 Minority enrollment: 40%
Eastern Wyoming College
Public
3200 West C St
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-8200
Enrollment: 1,828 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $2,568 Out-state tuition: $6,552 Minority enrollment: 16%
1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 778-5222
Enrollment: 5,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 83% In-state tuition: $2,832 Out-state tuition: $6,816 Minority enrollment: 44%
1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-0505
Enrollment: 4,559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $2,892 Out-state tuition: $6,876 Minority enrollment: 17%
Northwest College
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Public
231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 754-6000
Enrollment: 1,779 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $2,158 Out-state tuition: $5,128 Minority enrollment: 20%
2500 College Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 382-1600
Enrollment: 3,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 In-state tuition: $2,400 Out-state tuition: $6,384 Minority enrollment: 24%

Overview

This State (WY)
Total Faculty
245 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3

Student Body

Total Enrollment
3,207 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
# Full-Time Students
899 students
# Part-Time Students
2,308 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
899 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,308 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
620 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
% Asian
1%
% Hispanic
12%
% Black
1%
% White
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
81%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$2,855
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,991
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,323
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Wyoming?
There are 8 community colleges serving 24,757 students in Wyoming.
How much do community colleges cost in Wyoming?
The average tuition for community colleges in Wyoming is approximately $2,855 per year for in-state students and $6,991 for out-of-state students.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Wyoming?
The top-ranked community colleges in Wyoming include WyoTech.
What is the community college diversity score in Wyoming?
Community colleges in Wyoming have a diversity score of 0.45, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in Wyoming?
Community colleges in Wyoming have approximately 27% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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