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Students attend Casper College in Casper, Wyoming, 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, mathematics, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, security and law enforcement, and production trades.
Applicants to Casper College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Casper College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,100 students at Casper College (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Casper College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Casper College offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Casper College
125 College Dr
Casper, WY 82601-4699
General Phone: (307) 268-2110
Admissions Phone: (307) 268-2458
Financial Aid Phone: (307) 268-2510
http://www.caspercollege.edu
Casper College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 115 | general studies, speech and rhetoric, English, foreign language and literature, history, political science, women's studies, sociology, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 77 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and safety |
| Education And Teaching | 76 | education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, teacher aide, physical education teaching, music teaching, industrial arts teaching, art education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 37 | registered nursing |
| Production Trades | 36 | welding, machinist |
| Business And Management | 36 | business management, accounting technology, retail, accounting, MIS |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | radiographyer, respiratory care tech, pharmacy tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Engineering Technician | 24 | electronics tech, drafting, water quality and recycling tech |
| Science | 21 | biology, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 16 | drama, dance |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 14 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | occupational therapist assistant, rehabilitation |
| Medicine | 13 | medical preparatory, pre-veterinary, pre-dentistry, pre-med |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | medical transcription, health unit coordinator |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 9 | engineering |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | wildlife management, environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer programming, computer product certification, computer networking |
| Music | 8 | music, music performance |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art, photography |
| Animal Science And Care | 5 | animal science |
| Construction Trades | 4 | construction |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office data entry |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | construction management |
| Transportation | 0 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Casper College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 537 | 76 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 106 | 19 |
In 2005, Casper College had a total enrollment of 4,100 students (2,636 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 86% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
Casper College offers campus housing for 460 of its 2,636 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (307) 268-2458
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,296 |
| Room and board | $ 3,460 |
| Room charge | $ 1,590 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,870 |
| Books and supplies | $ 888 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid:
Casper College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 392800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (307) 268-2510
Casper College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $54,829 | 4 | $48,511 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $54,829 | 4 | $48,511 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 77 | $47,543 | 65 | $43,694 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $47,543 | 65 | $43,694 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 39 | 70 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 24 | 42 |
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
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
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
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
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
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising 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
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% |  |
| 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 mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing 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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