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Casper College is a public community college located in Casper, Wyoming. It was established in 1945 and today the college enrolls more than 4,000 students and employs over 200 faculty members. The campus is home to the Tate Geological Museum and the college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Casper College’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams which participate in sports including basketball, rodeo, and volleyball and the college also has a cheerleading team. Many students of Casper College have gone on to become famous including Chris LeDoux, Country singer and rodeo cowboy; and Ron Franscell, author and journalist.
Students attend Casper College in Casper, WY, a small city. The school is a public institution. Casper College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from Casper College is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in music, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Applicants to Casper College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Casper College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 4,192 students at Casper College (as of 2007).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Casper College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"With a mission of student success, Casper College provides educational opportunities to improve quality of life and sustainable community building and citizenship. The college is a premier public comprehensive two-year institution that provides academic transfer, vocational, continuing education and basic skills education for the citizens of Casper, Natrona County, the State of Wyoming and the World."
More complete details are provided below.
Casper College
125 College Dr
Casper, WY 82601-4699
General Phone: (307) 268-2110
http://www.caspercollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 107 | general studies, speech and rhetoric, geography courses, English, foreign language and literature, political science, sociology, history, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 79 | education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher aide, physical education teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, art education, industrial arts teaching |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 58 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety, security and protective services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 55 | radiographer, pharmacy tech, respiratory care tech, pre-pharmacy, medical lab tech, phlebotomy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 31 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, retail, MIS |
| Science | 29 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, machinist |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | electronics tech, drafting, water quality and recycling tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 24 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 21 | diesel mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 19 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Medical Administration | 10 | medical transcription, health unit coordinator |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | acting, theatre design, stagecraft, dance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer programming, computer networking, computer product certification |
| Medicine | 8 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, medical preparatory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | wildlife management, environmental science |
| Music | 7 | music performance, music |
| Construction Trades | 7 | construction |
| Office And Administration | 7 | office data entry |
| Design | 6 | illustration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapist assistant, athletic trainer, nutrition sciences, rehabilitation |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | photography |
| Animal Science And Care | 2 | animal science |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | range management |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | construction management |
Number of programs and degrees for Casper College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 535 | 87 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 108 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Casper College had a total enrollment of 4,192 students (2,671 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 86% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Montana | 2% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
Casper College offers campus housing for 488 of its 2,671 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Casper, Wyoming for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wyoming Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,668 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,644 |
| Room and board | $ 3,830 |
| Room charge | $ 1,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,030 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,080 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,832 |
Financial Aid:
Casper College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 392800)
Casper College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 64 | 45 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 5 | $69,050 | 4 | $77,265 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $69,050 | 4 | $77,265 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 83 | $61,803 | 63 | $58,277 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $61,803 | 63 | $58,277 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 44 | 83 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 29 | 53 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Range Science and Management
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Geography, Other
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Casper College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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