Western Wyoming Community College Tuition & Completion
Western Wyoming Community College is a public community college in Rock Springs, Wyoming, enrolling about 1,319 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,591 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,230. Student demographics in federal data include White (72.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,230
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,591 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,319 57.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 18.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 52.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,451
- Room & Board: $8,880 annual estimate
Western Wyoming Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Wyoming Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Wyoming Community College?
Western Wyoming Community College is located in Rock Springs, WY (ZIP 82901).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Western Wyoming Community College public or private?
Western Wyoming Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Western Wyoming Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,230 in-state, $10,530 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,591.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,077 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,873 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,417 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,867 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,920.
How big is Western Wyoming Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,319 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,451 students.
About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Wyoming Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 32.50%.
First-year retention: 60.0%.
What do graduates of Western Wyoming Community College earn?
Median earnings: $38,726 six years after entry; $40,939 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,000.
19.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Wyoming Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (47 completions)
- General Studies (45 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (36 completions)
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (35 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (27 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (26 completions)
- Operations Management and Supervision (22 completions)
- Psychology, General (20 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (19 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (18 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Wyoming Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.50%; median earnings $40,939 at 10 years; net price $6,591. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,230
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Wyoming Community College was $4,230.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,591
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Wyoming Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,591.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,364 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,591 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,920 4-Year In-State Tuition
$42,120 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,880 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,610 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$58,440 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Western Wyoming Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
19.52% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.81% 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 Western Wyoming Community 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 Western Wyoming Community 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 | $2,282 | $6,074 | $6,693 |
| 2014 | $2,400 | $6,384 | $8,084 |
| 2015 | $2,424 | $6,408 | $9,170 |
| 2016 | $2,576 | $6,848 | $6,307 |
| 2017 | $2,953 | $7,465 | $6,788 |
| 2018 | $2,953 | $7,465 | $7,513 |
| 2019 | $3,930 | $9,870 | $7,824 |
| 2020 | $3,456 | $8,208 | $9,347 |
| 2021 | $3,600 | $8,640 | $6,850 |
| 2022 | $3,600 | $8,640 | $5,521 |
| 2023 | $4,250 | $10,550 | $8,420 |
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
Western Wyoming Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,319 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.5%), Hispanic or Latino (19.0%), and Two or More Races (3.9%). About 19.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Wyoming Community College in 2024 is 1,319 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,451 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.0%
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 72.5%.
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
32.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Western Wyoming Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 36% male / 64% female
- General Studies: 42% male / 58% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% 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 Western Wyoming Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,000 Median Student Debt
$40,939 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.98% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1452.84% Return on Investment
2.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Western Wyoming Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 47 completions
2. General Studies: 45 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 36 completions
4. Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General: 35 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 27 completions
6. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 26 completions
7. Operations Management and Supervision: 22 completions
8. Psychology, General: 20 completions
9. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 19 completions
Most popular programs at Western Wyoming Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Wyoming Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Wyoming Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,458
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,785
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Wyoming Community College is a public institution located in Rock Springs, WY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, General Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,319 students. Student body composition includes White (72.5%), Hispanic or Latino (19.0%), Two or More Races (3.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.50%. Approximately 19.52% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.50% graduation rate at Western Wyoming Community 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Wyoming Community College located?
Western Wyoming Community College is located in Rock Springs, WY.
How much does Western Wyoming Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,230 and average net price is $6,591 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,880 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Western Wyoming Community College?
Western Wyoming Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,451 students, White (72.5%), Hispanic or Latino (19.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Wyoming Community College?
About 47.4% of students at Western Wyoming Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Wyoming Community College earn?
Median earnings are $38,726 six years after entry and $40,939 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Wyoming Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 32.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Western Wyoming Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,000.
Is Western Wyoming Community College public or private?
Western Wyoming Community College is a public institution located in Rock Springs, WY.
Is Western Wyoming Community College an HBCU?
No. Western Wyoming Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Wyoming Community College a tribal college?
No. Western Wyoming Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Wyoming Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Western Wyoming Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.0%).
Is Western Wyoming Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western Wyoming Community 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.