Western Wyoming Community College

https://www.westernwyoming.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,150

2024 Average Net Price

$8,913

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,653

30.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

32.5%

143 Graduates

About

Western Wyoming Community College is a higher education institution located in Sweetwater County, WY. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Western Wyoming Community College were General Studies (45 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (36 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees).

In 2024, 412 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Western Wyoming Community College. 51.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (311 degrees), 4.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (67 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Western Wyoming Community College is $3,150, which is $−5,034 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Western Wyoming Community College is $3,150, which is $5,034 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,913.

In 2024, 41% of undergraduate students attending Western Wyoming Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,150

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Wyoming Community College was $3,150. The cost of tuition at Western Wyoming Community College is $−5,034 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Western Wyoming Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,913

2024 Value

9.04%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Western Wyoming Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,913. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Western Wyoming Community College grew by 9.04%.

This chart compares the average net price of Western Wyoming Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,065

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Western Wyoming Community College was of $10,065 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 25% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Western Wyoming Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Western Wyoming Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 10.8% with respect to 2023, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Western Wyoming Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Western Wyoming Community College had a total enrollment of 2,653 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Western Wyoming Community College is 804 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,849. This means that 30.3% of students enrolled at Western Wyoming Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Western Wyoming Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.6% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% Two or More Races, 0.905% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.641% Asian, 0.565% Black or African American, and 0.302% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Western Wyoming Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.9%), followed by White Male (33.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Western Wyoming Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,653 students. The full-time enrollment at Western Wyoming Community College is 804 and the part-time enrollment is 1,849. This means that 30.3% of students enrolled at Western Wyoming Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Western Wyoming Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Western Wyoming Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Western Wyoming Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Western Wyoming Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,006 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
430 enrolled students
Two or More Races
88 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Western Wyoming Community College is 75.6% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.32% Two or More Races, 0.905% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.641% Asian, 0.565% Black or African American, and 0.302% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 46 students (1.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 14 more women than men received degrees from Western Wyoming Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Western Wyoming Community College is white (311 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (67 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Western Wyoming Community College is General Studies (45 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (36 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Western Wyoming Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees awarded), Precision Production (27 degrees), and Construction (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Wyoming Community College are Accountants & auditors (1,031,378 people), Other managers (827,808 people), Financial managers (543,083 people), Chief executives & legislators (431,620 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (328,430 people).

The most specialized majors at Western Wyoming Community College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees awarded), Precision Production (27 degrees), Construction (12 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Business (77 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Wyoming Community College are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Chief executives & legislators, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Western Wyoming Community College are Mechanical Technologies (83 degrees awarded), Precision Production (27 degrees), Construction (12 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), and Business (77 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Western Wyoming Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (934,723 people), Computer Systems Design (622,861 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (531,013 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (522,492 people), and Construction (515,764 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Western Wyoming Community College.

Most Common (2024)

General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair
20 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
19 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Western Wyoming Community College was General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Western Wyoming Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

199

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

213

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 199 degrees were awarded to men at Western Wyoming Community College, which is 0.934 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (213).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Western Wyoming Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Western Wyoming Community College in General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair, which is 10.7 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Western Wyoming Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 24% of students graduating from Western Wyoming Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
311 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
67 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Western Wyoming Community College is white (311 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (67 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
159 degrees awarded
White Female
152 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Western Wyoming Community College is white male (159 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (152 degrees).

Operations

Western Wyoming Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $17.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.71M (9.54%) compared to the 13.1% average return (853k on 6.52M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Western Wyoming Community College had a total salary expenditure of 42.2M. Western Wyoming Community College employs 19 Assistant professors, 18 Instructors and 16 Professors. Most academics at Western Wyoming Community College are Male Assistant professor (12), Male Instructor (10), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Wyoming Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, Management, with 27 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

Endowment

$17.9M

2024 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2023

Western Wyoming Community College has an endowment valued at about $17.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Western Wyoming Community College grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.4M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Western Wyoming Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.2M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, Western Wyoming Community College paid a median of $15.2M in salaries, which represents 36.1% of their overall expenditure ($42.2M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$4.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Western Wyoming Community College paid a total of $4.52M to 66 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Western Wyoming Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, Management with 27 employees, and Service with 26 employees.

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