Central Wyoming College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Central Wyoming College is a public community college in Riverton, Wyoming, enrolling about 1,054 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,634 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,800. Student demographics in federal data include White (40.4%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (20.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,634 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,054 51.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.44%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 74.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,664
- Room & Board: $9,153 annual estimate
Central Wyoming College: what the data shows
Common questions about Central Wyoming College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Central Wyoming College?
Central Wyoming College is located in Riverton, WY (ZIP 82501).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Central Wyoming College public or private?
Central Wyoming College is a Public institution.
How much does Central Wyoming College cost?
Published tuition: $4,800 in-state, $11,100 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,634.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,698 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,235 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,262 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,871 |
| $110,001+ | $16,891 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,200.
How big is Central Wyoming College?
Total enrollment: 1,054 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,664 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Central Wyoming College?
150%-time completion rate: 37.44%.
First-year retention: 64.7%.
What do graduates of Central Wyoming College earn?
Median earnings: $30,833 six years after entry; $34,402 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,361.
18.83% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Central Wyoming College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (30 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (29 completions)
- Environmental Science (24 completions)
- Health and Wellness, General (20 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (15 completions)
- Electrician (14 completions)
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography (13 completions)
- General Studies (10 completions)
- Systems Science and Theory (10 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Central Wyoming College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 37.44%; median earnings $34,402 at 10 years; net price $11,634. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Wyoming College was $4,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,634
2024 Value
In 2024 Central Wyoming College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,634.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,536 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,634 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,200 4-Year In-State Tuition
$44,400 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,153 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,280 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,233 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$60,932 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Central Wyoming College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Central Wyoming College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Central Wyoming College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,568 | $6,360 | $3,512 |
| 2014 | $2,712 | $6,696 | $3,338 |
| 2015 | $2,712 | $6,696 | $5,083 |
| 2016 | $2,856 | $7,128 | $3,901 |
| 2017 | $3,024 | $7,536 | $4,474 |
| 2018 | $3,120 | $7,632 | $7,283 |
| 2019 | $4,200 | $10,140 | $6,982 |
| 2020 | $4,500 | $10,440 | $8,682 |
| 2021 | $4,680 | $10,980 | $7,979 |
| 2022 | $4,680 | $10,980 | $7,797 |
| 2023 | $4,680 | $10,980 | $13,622 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Central Wyoming College reported total enrollment of about 1,054 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). About 18.83% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Central Wyoming College in 2024 is 1,054 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,664 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 40.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
37.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Central Wyoming College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17% male / 83% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 83% male / 17% female
- Environmental Science: 46% male / 54% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Central Wyoming College.
Return on Investment
$8,361 Median Student Debt
$34,402 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
639.26% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Central Wyoming College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 30 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 29 completions
3. Environmental Science: 24 completions
4. Health and Wellness, General: 20 completions
5. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 15 completions
6. Electrician: 14 completions
7. Geographic Information Science and Cartography: 13 completions
8. General Studies: 10 completions
9. Systems Science and Theory: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Central Wyoming College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Central Wyoming College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Central Wyoming College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,832
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,633
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Central Wyoming College is a public institution located in Riverton, WY, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Welding Technology/Welder, Environmental Science. Enrollment is approximately 1,054 students. Student body composition includes White (40.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.4%), Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 37.44%. Approximately 18.83% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Riverton, WY 82501
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.44% graduation rate at Central Wyoming College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Central Wyoming College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Wyoming College located?
Central Wyoming College is located in Riverton, WY.
How much does Central Wyoming College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,800 and average net price is $11,634 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,153 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Central Wyoming College?
Central Wyoming College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,664 students, White (40.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (20.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Central Wyoming College?
About 44.6% of students at Central Wyoming College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Central Wyoming College earn?
Median earnings are $30,833 six years after entry and $34,402 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Central Wyoming College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Central Wyoming College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,361.
Is Central Wyoming College public or private?
Central Wyoming College is a public institution located in Riverton, WY.
Is Central Wyoming College an HBCU?
No. Central Wyoming College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Central Wyoming College a tribal college?
No. Central Wyoming College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Central Wyoming College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Central Wyoming College does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.8%).
Is Central Wyoming College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Central Wyoming College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Wyoming college costs
- Wyoming colleges by ROI
- Wyoming trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wyoming
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.