Central Wyoming is located in a self-contained town, in Riverton, Wyoming. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Central Wyoming top out at the Associate's degree.
One of the good things about the school is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at Central Wyoming often study animal science and care, art studies, and business and management.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Central Wyoming offers classes to 1,633 students (1,009 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Central Wyoming 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 Ave
Riverton, WY 82501
General Phone: (307) 855-2000
Admissions Phone: (307) 855-2119
Financial Aid Phone: (307) 855-2150
http://www.cwc.edu
Central Wyoming awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 62 | sales, business management, accounting technology, accounting, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 54 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 47 | general studies, social services, English, Native American studies |
| Animal Science And Care | 26 | equestrian studies, animal services |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, teacher aide |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Office And Administration | 8 | business support services |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | computer systems tech |
| Science | 5 | physical sciences, biology |
| Media | 4 | radio and TV tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 4 | automobile mechanics |
| Production Trades | 3 | welding |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | rehabilitation, parks and recreation management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer support |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | surgical tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama, acting, theatre design |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | range management |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care management |
| Engineering | 0 | manufacturing engineering |
| Transportation | 0 | construction equipment operation, truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Wyoming in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 160 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 100 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 6 |
In 2005, Central Wyoming had a total enrollment of 1,633 students (1,009 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 89% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Central Wyoming offers campus housing for 180 of its 1,009 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (307) 855-2119
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,872 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,632 |
| Room and board | $ 2,880 |
| Room charge | $ 1,380 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Central Wyoming participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 728900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (307) 855-2150
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $48,596 | 7 | $49,866 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $41,750 | 6 | $43,311 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $38,877 | 3 | $40,665 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $36,974 | 9 | $35,347 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $41,687 | 25 | $41,962 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 7 | 18 |
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
Management Information Systems, General
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
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
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Wyoming Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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