Casper College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Casper College is a public community college in Casper, Wyoming, enrolling about 2,204 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,593 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,470. Student demographics in federal data include White (77.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,470
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,593 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,204 62.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.07%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 37.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 25.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 13.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,590
- Room & Board: $8,582 annual estimate
Casper College: what the data shows
Common questions about Casper College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Casper College?
Casper College is located in Casper, WY (ZIP 82601-4699).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Casper College public or private?
Casper College is a Public institution.
How much does Casper College cost?
Published tuition: $4,470 in-state, $10,770 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,593.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,216 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,427 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,771 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,470 |
| $110,001+ | $13,426 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,880.
How big is Casper College?
Total enrollment: 2,204 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,590 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Casper College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.07%.
First-year retention: 65.6%.
What do graduates of Casper College earn?
Median earnings: $35,716 six years after entry; $40,935 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,534.
23.91% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Casper College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (89 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (49 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (48 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (38 completions)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician (29 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (27 completions)
- Psychology, General (26 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General (20 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (18 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Casper College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.07%; median earnings $40,935 at 10 years; net price $9,593. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,470
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Casper College was $4,470.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,593
2024 Value
In 2024 Casper College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,593.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$38,372 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,593 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$43,080 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,582 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,152 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$60,608 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Casper College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.00% 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 Casper 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 Casper 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 | $2,448 | $6,240 | $3,316 |
| 2014 | $2,592 | $6,576 | $6,861 |
| 2015 | $2,640 | $6,624 | $7,157 |
| 2016 | $2,832 | $7,104 | $6,285 |
| 2017 | $3,024 | $7,536 | $6,506 |
| 2018 | $3,072 | $7,584 | $7,185 |
| 2019 | $3,834 | $9,774 | $7,090 |
| 2020 | $3,882 | $9,822 | $7,044 |
| 2021 | $3,480 | $8,520 | $8,045 |
| 2022 | $3,528 | $8,568 | $9,121 |
| 2023 | $4,410 | $10,710 | $7,852 |
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
Casper College reported total enrollment of about 2,204 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (3.1%). About 23.91% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Casper College in 2024 is 2,204 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,590 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.6%
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 77.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.31% 100% Completion Time
43.07% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.31% of students graduating from Casper College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 20% male / 80% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% 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 Casper College.
Return on Investment
$9,534 Median Student Debt
$40,935 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
966.79% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Casper College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 89 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 89 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 49 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 48 completions
4. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 38 completions
5. Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician: 29 completions
6. Health Professions and Related Programs: 27 completions
7. Psychology, General: 26 completions
8. Agricultural Business and Management, General: 20 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Casper College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Casper College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Casper College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,544
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,981
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Casper College is a public institution located in Casper, 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 General Studies, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 2,204 students. Student body composition includes White (77.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.2%), Race/ethnicity unknown (3.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.07%. Approximately 23.91% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Casper, WY 82601-4699
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 89 distinct degree programs, Casper 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 Casper College located?
Casper College is located in Casper, WY.
How much does Casper College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,470 and average net price is $9,593 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,582 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Casper College?
Casper College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,590 students, White (77.4%), Hispanic or Latino (9.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Casper College?
About 37.1% of students at Casper College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Casper College earn?
Median earnings are $35,716 six years after entry and $40,935 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Casper College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Casper College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,534.
Is Casper College public or private?
Casper College is a public institution located in Casper, WY.
Is Casper College an HBCU?
No. Casper College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Casper College a tribal college?
No. Casper College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Casper College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Casper College does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.2%).
Is Casper College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Casper 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.