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Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY · Town · 1,054 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Nestled near the Wind River Range, Central Wyoming College (CWC) is widely recognized for its top-tier nursing program, robust agricultural and equine studies, and innovative environmental science degrees. The campus culture is close-knit and deeply connected to the outdoors, offering a vibrant student experience enriched by competitive Rustler athletics, a championship rodeo team, and active student clubs. What truly sets CWC apart is its unique Alpine Science Institute, which allows undergraduates to conduct hands-on research on glaciers and high-altitude ecosystems, alongside the college's meaningful academic and cultural partnership with the neighboring Wind River Indian Reservation.


Wikipedia:Central Wyoming College is a public community college in Riverton, Wyoming. In addition to its main campus, the college provides online classes and has outreach centers in Jackson, Lander, Dubois, and the Wind River Indian Reservation.

Location
Riverton, WY, 82501 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
239 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,891
Out-of-state COA
$23,191
Avg net price
$11,634
Room & board
$9,153
In-state tuition
$4,800
Out-of-state tuition
$11,100
Books & supplies
$1,280/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,698
$30–48k
$10,235
$48–75k
$12,262
$75–110k
$15,871
$110k+
$16,891
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
39%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
19%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
34%
Median earnings (6yr)
$30,833
Median earnings (10yr)
$34,402
Median debt
$8,361
Monthly loan payment
$89
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,626$9,513
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,072
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$26,622
Independent students
51%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
48%
Race & ethnicity
White
40%
Hispanic
16%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
AI/AN
13%
Unknown
20%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$30,833
10 years after entry
$34,402
Business Administration, Management and Operations9
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods2
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Institutional
Endowment
$32M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,832/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,633
Federal loan rate
10%

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