Sheridan College
Sheridan College is one of the seven public 2-year colleges in Wyoming. The campus is located in Sheridan town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,133 students attend the school. Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Northern Wyoming Community College District's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,256, and fees were $864. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,768 and $864 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students4,133 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate65% |
Nursing Programs
The Sheridan College Nursing program offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree with an optional Practical Nursing Track after one year. The program is approved by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
The ADN program combines theoretical in classroom instruction and clinical practice. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Students must complete both the classroom and clinical components for students to go on to the next level on the program as indentified by the sequential course order.
Non nursing requirements must be completed before or concurrently with identified nursing courses. Students are expected to maintain a C grade or higher on all nursing and science courses.
Admissions Requirements:
- Complete Application for General Admission
- Application for admission to the Nursing program
- Official high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Official transcripts for all college level coursework
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all pre-requisite courses
- Completion of English and Math requirements
- TEAS V (Minimum Adjusted Score of 58.7%)
The nursing program only accepts a limited number of students into the program. An applicant is conditionally accepted into the program on the basis of the total points earned according to the criteria above.
The program requires a criminal background check, health check including required immunizations CPR certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers), drug screen and liability insurance before full admission is awarded.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 6 | 48 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 52 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 09/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $94/credit | |
In State Students | $94/credit | |
Out of State Students | $282/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,230 | $4,230 | $12,690 |
ADN | 70 | $6,580 | $6,580 | $19,740 |
BSN | 125 | $11,750 | $11,750 | $35,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Sheridan College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 31% | $4,253 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,000 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $2,122 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $4,013 |
Federal Student Loans | 26% | $4,344 |
Private Loans | 1% | $6,047 |
$6,813
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,804 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,885 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,430 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,914 |
Over $110,000$12,020 |
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Student Population
4,133
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,972
Women
2,161
Men
37%
Full-time
63%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
85% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Black/African American |
1% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Wyoming state board of nursing.