Northern Wyoming Community College District
Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public community college in Sheridan, Wyoming, enrolling about 1,610 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,830 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,830
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,346 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,610 63.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.15%
Northern Wyoming Community College District: what the data shows
Common questions about Northern Wyoming Community College District, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northern Wyoming Community College District?
Northern Wyoming Community College District is located in Sheridan, WY (ZIP 82801).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Northern Wyoming Community College District public or private?
Northern Wyoming Community College District is a Public institution.
How much does Northern Wyoming Community College District cost?
Published tuition: $4,830 in-state, $11,130 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,346.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,069 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,047 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,232 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,919 |
| $110,001+ | $14,209 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,320.
How big is Northern Wyoming Community College District?
Total enrollment: 1,610 students.
About 64% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Wyoming Community College District?
150%-time completion rate: 42.15%.
First-year retention: 65.2%.
What do graduates of Northern Wyoming Community College District earn?
Median earnings: $36,014 six years after entry; $40,477 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,622.
18.22% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northern Wyoming Community College District known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (759 completions)
- CIP 240102 (114 completions)
- CIP 510001 (75 completions)
- Medical Assistant (58 completions)
- CIP 470605 (53 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (49 completions)
- Welding Technology (45 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (37 completions)
- CIP 470105 (25 completions)
- CIP 480501 (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northern Wyoming Community College District a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.15%; median earnings $40,477 at 10 years; net price $9,346. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,830
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern Wyoming Community College District was $4,830.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,346
2024 Value
In 2024 Northern Wyoming Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,346.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,384 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,346 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,320 4-Year In-State Tuition
$44,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northern Wyoming Community College District.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.01% 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 Northern Wyoming Community College District 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 Northern Wyoming Community College District 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 | $2,792 | $6,584 | $9,235 |
| 2014 | $2,892 | $6,876 | $9,442 |
| 2015 | $2,952 | $6,936 | $10,576 |
| 2016 | $3,156 | $7,428 | $8,374 |
| 2017 | $3,120 | $7,632 | $9,050 |
| 2018 | $3,396 | $7,908 | $10,186 |
| 2019 | $4,170 | $10,110 | $10,101 |
| 2020 | $4,290 | $10,230 | $10,751 |
| 2021 | $4,590 | $10,890 | $8,643 |
| 2022 | $4,830 | $11,130 | $9,052 |
| 2023 | $4,830 | $11,130 | $8,890 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
63.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northern Wyoming Community College District in 2024 is 1,610 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
65.2%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
29.27% 100% Completion Time
42.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.27% of students graduating from Northern Wyoming Community College District completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northern Wyoming Community College District.
Return on Investment
$8,622 Median Student Debt
$40,477 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
982.74% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northern Wyoming Community College District.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 114 completions
CIP 51.0001: 75 completions
Medical Assistant: 58 completions
CIP 47.0605: 53 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 49 completions
Welding Technology: 45 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 37 completions
CIP 47.0105: 25 completions
CIP 48.0501: 23 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 759 completions
Most popular programs at Northern Wyoming Community College District.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northern Wyoming Community College District graduates.
About
Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public institution located in Sheridan, WY, offering 52 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,610 students. The institution maintains a 42.15% graduation rate. Approximately 18.22% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Sheridan, WY 82801
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 52 distinct degree programs, Northern Wyoming Community College District 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.
FAQ
How much does Northern Wyoming Community College District cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,830 and average net price is $9,346 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Northern Wyoming Community College District earn?
Median earnings are $36,014 six years after entry and $40,477 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Wyoming Community College District?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northern Wyoming Community College District students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,622.
How big is Northern Wyoming Community College District?
Total enrollment is about 1,610 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northern Wyoming Community College District public or private?
Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public institution located in Sheridan, WY.
Is Northern Wyoming Community College District an HBCU?
No. Northern Wyoming Community College District is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northern Wyoming Community College District a tribal college?
No. Northern Wyoming Community College District is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northern Wyoming Community College District a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northern Wyoming Community College District does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.3%).
Is Northern Wyoming Community College District religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northern Wyoming Community College District 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
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.