Sheridan, Wyoming is home to Sheridan College. Sheridan is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Sheridan College go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Sheridan College has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Sheridan College has 2,849 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Sheridan College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Sheridan College
3059 S Coffeen Ave
Sheridan, WY 82801
General Phone: (307) 674-6446
http://www.sheridan.edu
Sheridan College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 68 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 57 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies, social services, liberal arts and sciences, English, foreign language and literature, history |
| Business And Management | 32 | business |
| Mechanics And Repair | 27 | diesel mechanics |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 24 | dental hygienist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | massage therapy, psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | teacher education, teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 13 | machinist, welding |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Science | 9 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | information science, computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 4 | medical transcription |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agriculture |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 1 | restaurant and catering management |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | engineering technician, drafting |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | horticultural science |
Number of programs and degrees for Sheridan College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 197 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 96 | 12 |
In 2005, Sheridan College had a total enrollment of 2,849 students (1,652 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 82% |
| Montana | 10% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Sheridan College offers campus housing for 260 of its 1,652 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sheridan, 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 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,848 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,584 |
| Room and board | $ 3,840 |
| Room charge | $ 1,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
Sheridan College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 393000)
Sheridan College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 22 |
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 | 2 | * | 5 | $40,993 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $40,993 |
*: 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 | 27 | $49,331 | 43 | $44,153 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $49,331 | 43 | $44,153 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| Basketball | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 9 | 11 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sheridan College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
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 a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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