Western Wyoming Community College
Western Wyoming Community College is one of the seven public 2-year colleges in Wyoming. The campus is located in Rock Springs town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,339 students attend the school. Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.WWCC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,256, and fees were $697. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,768 and $697 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students3,339 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate55% |
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Mountainland Technical College
160 miles away |
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172 miles away |
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College of Eastern Idaho
191 miles away |
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Technical College of the Rockies
209 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1976 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2015 - 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, 87% of Western Wyoming Community 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 | 37% | $2,436 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $188 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $984 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 69% | $2,100 |
| Federal Student Loans | 28% | $1,994 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,735
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,349 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,545 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,489 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,194 |
| Over $110,000$10,730 |
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Student Population
3,339
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,721
Women
1,618
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
80% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Non-resident alien |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Black/African American |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Wyoming state board of nursing.
