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Central Wyoming College

Riverton, WY · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About Central Wyoming College

Central Wyoming College (CWC or CW) 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. Central Wyoming College is best known for its associate degree nursing program. Additionally, it owns Wyoming's only public television network, Wyoming PBS, as well as a student-operated FM radio station, KCWC-FM.

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Open

Acceptance

$11,634

Net price

1,054

Enrollment

37%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,634

Average net price

$4,800

In-state tuition

$11,100

Out-of-state tuition

$9,153

Room & board

$1,280

Books & supplies

$16,891

Total cost of attendance

19%

Students receiving Pell grants

10%

Students with federal loans

$8,361

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$34,402

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$30,833

Median earnings (6 yrs)

37%

Graduation rate

65%

Retention rate

58%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,633

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,054

Total enrollment

48%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

45%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women
42% men

Race & ethnicity

White
40%
Hispanic
16%
American Indian / Alaska Native
13%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
1%
Black
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Central Wyoming College FAQ

Is Central Wyoming College a public or private school?

Central Wyoming College is a public institution located in Riverton, WY.

What is the acceptance rate at Central Wyoming College?

Central Wyoming College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Central Wyoming College cost?

The average annual net price at Central Wyoming College is $11,634 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,800 in-state and $11,100 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Central Wyoming College?

About 37% of students at Central Wyoming College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Central Wyoming College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Central Wyoming College students earn a median of $34,402 per year.

How many students attend Central Wyoming College?

Central Wyoming College enrolls about 1,054 students.

Campus

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