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Western Wyoming Community College

  • Western Wyoming Community College is under the control of a locally elected Board of Trustees responsible for governing Western Wyoming Community College District. It is a public, tax-supported, co-educational, two-year community college.

School Highlights

Western Wyoming Community College serves 3,207 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 27%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,207 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,400
  • Out-state tuition: $6,384
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 351 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Western Wyoming Community College
(WY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
351 staff
245 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Western Wyoming Community College and community college average number of faculty in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Western Wyoming Community College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Western Wyoming Community College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,207 students
2,377 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Western Wyoming Community College and community college average number of enrollment of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Western Wyoming Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
899 students
899 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Western Wyoming Community College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
2,308 students
2,308 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Western Wyoming Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Western Wyoming Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Wyoming.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
320 students
237 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
899 students
899 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Western Wyoming Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,308 students
2,308 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
545 students
620 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
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% Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Wyoming Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Hispanic
16%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Wyoming Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Western Wyoming Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% White
77%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Western Wyoming Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Western Wyoming Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Western Wyoming Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Western Wyoming Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
Diversity Score
0.38
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Wyoming Community College and the community college average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
0.8136%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Western Wyoming Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3377%
0.3377%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,400
$34,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Western Wyoming Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Wyoming by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,400 is less than the state average of $2,855. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,384 is less than the state average of $6,991. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,400
$2,855
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Western Wyoming Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,384
$6,991
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Western Wyoming Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
93%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Western Wyoming Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,323
$9,323
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Western Wyoming Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Western Wyoming Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Wrestling
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Western's fundamental purpose is to provide high quality learning opportunities to students who are at various stages of life and have differing needs and expectations. Committed to quality and success, Western encourages flexibility, innovation, and active learning for students, faculty and staff. The College understands that learning occurs inside and outside the classroom and, therefore, seeks to create an environment where lifelong learning is encouraged and where students and employees interact in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Western Wyoming Community College, the fifth of seven community colleges in Wyoming, was established in the Fall of 1959. In 1960-61, the College moved to Reliance, five miles from Rock Springs, to occupy the former Reliance High School and daytime classes began. In September, 1964, the original district was expanded to include all communities within Sweetwater County. Consistent growth of the College led to the inauguration of a $1,822,000 building program on October 4, 1966. On November 11, 1967, ground-breaking ceremonies marked the beginning of construction on a new campus, and completion in June, 1969. Growth continued. In March, 1973, voters approved a $1,780,000 bond issue to provide additional instructional facilities. The new vocational-technical education building was ready for occupancy in Fall, 1974, and the college center building was completed. In 1976, three residence halls were constructed to provide on-campus housing, made possible by a loan from the State Farm Loan Board. The college offers Occupational and Transfer Programs in Arts & Performing Arts, Business, Computer Science and Office Information Systems, Education, Health, Humanities & Communication, Math & Science, Social Science, Technology & Industry Programs Technology & Industry Programs and General Studies. The college offers Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S), Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and One Year Certificate Programs and Certification Testing. Western Wyoming Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Western Wyoming Community College cost?
Western Wyoming Community College's tuition is approximately $2,400 for In-State students and $6,384 for Out-State students.
What sports does Western Wyoming Community College offer?
Western Wyoming Community College offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball and Wrestling.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,207 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,400
  • Out-state tuition: $6,384
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Wyoming public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,855 per year for in-state students and $6,991 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Wyoming community colleges have a diversity score of 0.45, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Wyoming is Laramie County Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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