Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	545
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, WWCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Western Wyoming Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Western Wyoming Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, WWCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at WWCC is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wyoming state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,600

Cost of attendance at Western Wyoming Community College in 2022 for students from Wyoming.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wyoming's average	$4,806
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,640

Cost of attendance at Western Wyoming Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wyoming's average	$12,504
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Western Wyoming Community College received on average $5,775 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,775

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	100	30%	$4,935	$493,480
Other Federal Grant	101	30%	$5,573	$562,880
State Grant/Scholarships	231	69%	$3,163	$730,649
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	154	46%	$2,475	$381,084
Total Grant & Scholarships	290	87%	$5,775	$1,674,613

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Wyoming Community College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Wyoming Community College students is 38.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.9%.

38.5%

white 37.5% 124 students
hispanic 35.7% 20 students
International Students 57.9% 11 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 8 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Wyoming Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Wyoming Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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