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Western Wyoming Community College, commonly referred to as WWCC, is a two-year, public, community college situated in Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States. It was established in the year 1959. WWCC operates an extended campus in Green River, Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The college offers a variety of certificates, associate degree, and selected four-year degree programs in collaboration with the University of Wyoming in Laramie. WWCC also offers distance learning through online courses.
WWCC’s campus is home to various sports teams and programs. Their athletic teams are nicknamed the Mustangs. The Mustangs participate in a number of intercollegiate sports and events. The teams compete in men's basketball, women's basketball, men's soccer, women's soccer, wrestling, and women's volleyball.
Western Wyoming Community College is in Rock Springs, WY. Rock Springs is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Western Wyoming Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at Western Wyoming Community College include engineering, drama and performing arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 3,322 students study at Western Wyoming Community College (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. Western Wyoming Community College is essentially a male school.
The school offers a real campus feel. Western Wyoming Community College makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Western Wyoming Community College
2500 College Dr
Rock Springs, WY 82902-0428
General Phone: (307) 382-1600
http://www.wwcc.wy.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 106 | general studies, foreign language and literature, social services, English, anthropology, political science, history |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 64 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Mechanics and Repair | 42 | industrial mechanics, electrical installation and repair, heavy equipment maintenance tech, mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Business and Management | 25 | business management, MIS, marketing, managerial economics, international business, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | mining tech, petroleum tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 19 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Science | 17 | biology, geology, chemistry, wildlife biology, ecology |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | drama, dance |
| Engineering | 11 | engineering, archeology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Support and Technology | 10 | radiation therapist, pre-pharmacy |
| Medicine | 6 | pre-med, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary |
| Media | 4 | communication studies, journalism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 3 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, occupational therapy |
| Law | 2 | pre-law, legal secretary |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Office and Administration | 2 | general office occupations |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | forestry |
| Fine Arts | 0 | ceramics |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Wyoming Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 284 | 56 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 107 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Western Wyoming Community College had a total enrollment of 3,322 students (2,055 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 84% |
| Utah | 6% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
Western Wyoming Community College offers campus housing for 429 of its 2,055 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rock Springs, 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 18 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,916 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,036 |
| Room and board | $ 3,854 |
| Room charge | $ 1,938 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,916 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Western Wyoming Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 393300)
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $77,398 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $65,574 | 6 | $62,732 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $54,464 | 17 | $52,887 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $48,734 | 11 | $48,224 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $57,946 | 38 | $55,672 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 23 | 56 |
| Basketball | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 19 | 13 | 32 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mining Technology/Technician
Petroleum Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Wildlife Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Wyoming Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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