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Best Wyoming Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 community colleges serving 24,757 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 California 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 (2025)

College
Location
Students
WyoTech
Private for-profit
1889 Venture Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-3776
| 1,192 students
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
| 4,528 students
Central Wyoming College
Central Wyoming College Photo - CWC Vocals
Public
2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(800) 735-8418
| 2,377 students
Eastern Wyoming College
Public
3200 West C St
Torrington, WY 82240
(307) 532-8200
| 1,828 students
1400 E College Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 778-5222
| 5,287 students
1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-0505
| 4,559 students
Northwest College
Northwest College Photo
Public
231 W 6th St
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 754-6000
| 1,779 students
2500 College Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(307) 382-1600
| 3,207 students

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 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 college in Wyoming?
Community colleges in Wyoming have approximately 27% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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