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Central Wyoming College is a public, community college located in Riverton, Wyoming. It also operates off-campus sites in Lander, Thermoplis, Jackson, Dubois and at the Wind River Indian Reservation. The college offers two-year associate’s degrees in diverse areas of study. It also offers distance learning opportunities. The college operates a FM radio station, known as KCWC-FM.
Central Wyoming College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams are nicknamed the Rustlers and compete in Region 9 of the National Junior College Athletic Association. CWC has teams in volleyball, men's basketball and women's basketball. The school also offers several student clubs. including the Great Art Group, the Criminal Justice Club, the Science, Math and Engineering Club and the Multicultural Club.
Central Wyoming is located in a self-contained town, in Riverton, WY. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Central Wyoming top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Central Wyoming often study animal science and care and art studies.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Central Wyoming offers classes to 2,024 students (1,435 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Central Wyoming College is to enhance the quality of life through innovation and excellence in education."
More complete details are provided below.
Central Wyoming College
2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
General Phone: (800) 735-8418
http://www.cwc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 61 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | general studies, social services, English, Native American studies, area studies |
| Construction Trades | 38 | carpentry |
| Business and Management | 27 | sales, accounting technology, business management, business, accounting |
| Animal Science and Care | 24 | equestrian studies, animal services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 12 | dental assistant, health service and sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration, fire-fighting, security and protective services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 10 | parks and recreation management, rehabilitation, parks and recreation studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Science | 8 | biology, physical sciences, geology |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 6 | acting, theatre design, drama |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | computer systems tech |
| Media | 4 | radio and TV tech, radio and television |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical transcription |
| Law | 3 | pre-law |
| Office and Administration | 3 | business support services, office data entry, administrative assistant |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 3 | chef training |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer science, webmastering |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | range management |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Wyoming in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 190 | 51 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 121 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 11 |
In 2007-2008, Central Wyoming had a total enrollment of 2,024 students (1,435 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 78% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Montana | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Central Wyoming offers campus housing for 236 of its 1,435 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Riverton, Wyoming for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wyoming Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,064 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,184 |
| Room and board | $ 4,322 |
| Room charge | $ 1,675 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Central Wyoming participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 728900)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $64,744 | 9 | $63,394 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $58,792 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $57,269 | 6 | $53,995 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $50,542 | 6 | $49,829 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $57,608 | 24 | $57,078 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 7 | 16 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Range Science and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Area Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Wyoming Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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