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Best Wyoming Community Colleges

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 20,266 students in Wyoming (7 public colleges and 1 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 Northwest College. Wyoming community colleges have a diversity score of 0.47, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 29%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 24:1.

Top-Ranked Wyoming Community Colleges (2026-27)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest College
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Public
231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 754-6000
Enrollment: 1,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $2,158 Out-state tuition: $5,128 Minority enrollment: 23%
Casper College
Casper College Photo - The Student Union is a central gathering point for students.
Public
125 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 268-2100
Enrollment: 3,403 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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
(307) 855-2000
Enrollment: 2,205 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $3,024 Out-state tuition: $7,128 Minority enrollment: 43%
Eastern Wyoming College
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Public
3200 West C St
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-8200
Enrollment: 1,457 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $2,568 Out-state tuition: $6,552 Minority enrollment: 19%
Laramie County Community College
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Public
1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 778-5222
Enrollment: 4,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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: 3,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $2,892 Out-state tuition: $6,876 Minority enrollment: 18%
Western Wyoming Community College
Western Wyoming Community College Photo - Faculty and Students celebrating Graduation 2009!
Public
2500 College Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 382-1600
Enrollment: 2,653 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $2,400 Out-state tuition: $6,384 Minority enrollment: 22%
WyoTech
Private for-profit
1889 Venture Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-3776
Enrollment: 1,335 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Overview

This State (WY)
Total Faculty
92 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4

Student Body

Total Enrollment
2,881 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,032 students
# Part-Time Students
1,849 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,429 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,032 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,849 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
545 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
% Asian
1%
% Hispanic
13%
% Black
1%
% White
71%
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
8%
Diversity Score
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%

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
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,328
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,875
Acceptance Rate
86%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Wyoming?
There are 8 community colleges serving 20,266 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 Northwest College.
What is the community college diversity score in Wyoming?
Community colleges in Wyoming have a diversity score of 0.47, 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 29% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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