Northern Wyoming Community College District

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	750
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northern Wyoming Community College District is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northern Wyoming Community College District is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northern Wyoming Community College District is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wyoming state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Northern Wyoming Community College District is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Wyoming is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northern Wyoming Community College District do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,590

Cost of attendance at Northern Wyoming Community College District in 2022 for students from Wyoming.

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Wyoming's average	$4,806
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,890

Cost of attendance at Northern Wyoming Community College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Wyoming's average	$12,504
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Northern Wyoming Community College District received on average $6,520 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,520

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	156	34%	$4,479	$698,692
Other Federal Grant	402	88%	$3,801	$1,528,035
State Grant/Scholarships	226	49%	$2,169	$490,281
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	268	59%	$2,930	$785,211
Total Grant & Scholarships	430	94%	$6,520	$2,803,527

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern Wyoming Community College District students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern Wyoming Community College District students is 40.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.1%.

40.4%

white 43.5% 203 students
hispanic 26.8% 11 students
International Students 41.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 45.4% 10 students

Service Offerings

Northern Wyoming Community College District provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern Wyoming Community College District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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