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Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • For more than 50 years, Westmoreland has provided area residents with exceptional educational opportunities at a fraction of the cost of four-year schools. Westmoreland offers cutting-edge programs designed for a career upon graduation, programs that transfer to four-year schools, and the opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while in high school. Plus, a robust lineup of student life and athletic activities is available. After a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Student Achievement Center at the Youngwood campus features new classrooms, state-of-art technology and a vibrant area for individual and collaborative learning. Visit westmoreland.edu or call 724.925.4000.

School Highlights

Westmoreland County Community College serves 2,637 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,637 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,345
  • Out-state tuition: $6,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Westmoreland County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 255 teachers has declined by 32% over five years.
Westmoreland County Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
255 staff
58 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
137
21

Student Body

The student population of Westmoreland County Community College has declined by 43% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Westmoreland County Community College diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 80% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,637 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,118 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,519 students
103 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Westmoreland County Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
284 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,637 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,833 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
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% Asian
1%
14%
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% Hispanic
3%
n/a
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% Black
5%
10%
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% White
79%
8%
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% Hawaiian
1%
52%
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westmoreland County Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.37
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2157%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Westmoreland County Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,200
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Westmoreland County Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,345 is less than the state average of $10,513. The in-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,300 is less than the state average of $15,152. The out-state tuition has declined by 52% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,345
$10,513
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,300
$15,152
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Tuition Notes
General, Capital and lab fees are not included
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
46%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,250
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Westmoreland County Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • The main campus is located in a rural setting a short distance from the New Stanton Interchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike off Route 119 in Youngwood. The 80-acre campus comprises four buildings. The Student Achievement Center, Health and Culinary Center, and Science Innovation Center house general classrooms, science laboratories, computer and desktop publishing laboratories, multimedia technology laboratory, culinary arts laboratory with dining facility, dental hygiene clinic, radiology technology laboratory, theater, art gallery, library, Enrollment Center, Tutoring and Learning Services, College Store, student lounges, cafeteria, gymnasium, fitness center, and indoor running track. The Business & Industry Center contains classrooms, laboratories, offices and training facilities for area employers. In addition, there are athletic fields for baseball, softball and other sporting activities. All buildings are ADA accessible with designated ADA parking spaces. The Westmoreland smoking policy designates all buildings at the Youngwood campus and the education centers as smoke-free.
  • In addition to the main campus in Youngwood, Westmoreland provides access to quality educational opportunities in Indiana, Latrobe, Mt. Pleasant, Murrysville, New Kensington and Uniontown. The college also offers public safety training for fire, police and emergency service responders at the Public Safety Training Center located near Smithton.
Profile last updated: 08/19/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westmoreland County Community College cost?
Westmoreland County Community College's tuition is approximately $6,345 for In-State students and $6,300 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Westmoreland County Community College?
The acceptance rate of Westmoreland County Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
What sports does Westmoreland County Community College offer?
Westmoreland County Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Westmoreland County Community College's ranking?
Westmoreland County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,637 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,345
  • Out-state tuition: $6,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Westmoreland County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Westmoreland County, PA is Westmoreland County Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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