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Casper College

Casper, WY · City · 2,204 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Casper College is one of the largest comprehensive community colleges in the Rocky Mountain region, best known for its standout programs in nursing and health sciences, fine arts, and technical trades related to energy and agriculture. Boasting a scenic hillside location beneath Casper Mountain, the college offers an active residential student experience complete with competitive NJCAA athletics, strong local community engagement, and unique on-campus resources like the renowned Tate Geological Museum. Setting it apart from many two-year institutions, Casper College hosts a unique partnership with the University of Wyoming, allowing students to seamlessly complete more than 30 bachelor's and master's degrees without leaving the Casper campus.


Wikipedia:Casper College is a public community college in Casper, Wyoming. It is one of the largest and most comprehensive community colleges in the region. Established in 1945 as Wyoming's first junior college and initially located on the third floor of Natrona County High School, Casper College moved to its current site 10 years later. As of 2026, the campus consists of 28 buildings on more than 200 acres. The grounds are distinctive, with terraces that surround the modern buildings. It enrolls over 4,500 students and employs about 250 faculty.

Location
Casper, WY, 82601-4699 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
223 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$15,256
Out-of-state COA
$21,556
Avg net price
$9,593
Room & board
$8,582
In-state tuition
$4,470
Out-of-state tuition
$10,770
Books & supplies
$2,100/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,216
$30–48k
$8,427
$48–75k
$9,771
$75–110k
$12,470
$110k+
$13,426
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
41%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
19%
Still enrolled
4%
Dropped out / unknown
31%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,716
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,935
Median debt
$9,534
Monthly loan payment
$101
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,749$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,995
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
24%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$28,161
Independent students
51%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
38%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
9%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$43M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,544/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,981
Federal loan rate
13%

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