WWCC Description

Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, Wyoming, offers academic, professional and arts degrees bestowed through on-campus and online course, plus programs designed for adult learners.

Associate’s degrees for the aspiring professional and for the future four-year college student are awarded in the following subjects:
*Business and Computing
*Education
*Health Sciences
*Humanities and Communication
*Math and Science
*Social Sciences
*Visual and Performing Arts
*Technology and Industry

Many Western Wyoming students enter directly out of high school, but many are also working adults with families. For the adult population, Western Wyoming offers flexible schedules, including evening and online courses as well as courses designed for those who work shift jobs.

Those seeking admission will need a high school diploma or GED. Prospective students will also need to fill out an application, submit transcripts and take the Compass Test, which is used to place students in the right level of math and English courses.

Several scholarships are awarded each year, including performing arts talent scholarships and academic merit scholarships for Wyoming high school graduates and out-of-state students.

Additional sources of financial aid such as Pell grants and loans may be applied for by filling out a FAFSA. Factors used to determine financial aid eligibility are mostly based on need.

Quick Facts

Location

Rockies

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Thunder

Nickname

WWCC

Website

www.wwcc.wy.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$1,994

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,258

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

4,000

WWCC Students

Total Students
4,000

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
30%
Part-Time
70%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
72%
Out-of-State
28%

Ethnic Diversity

Caucasian
90%
Latino
7%
Other
3%

Students State Origin

Wyoming
72%
Utah
8%
Idaho
1%
Colorado
1%
Other
18%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%