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Western Wyoming Community College is in Rock Springs, Wyoming. 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, art studies, drama and performing arts, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out Western Wyoming Community College, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 3,356 students study at the school (in 2005). Many of the students at Western Wyoming Community College are in their forties, or even older.
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
Admissions Phone: (307) 382-1648
Financial Aid Phone: (307) 382-1642
http://www.wwcc.wy.edu
Western Wyoming Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 89 | general studies, foreign language and literature, social services, English, anthropology, history, political science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 52 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, education courses, secondary teaching, special ed, early childhood education |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | heavy equipment maintenance tech, automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, diesel mechanics |
| Business And Management | 19 | business management, managerial economics, accounting, marketing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Science | 12 | biology, wildlife biology, chemistry, geology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Office And Administration | 9 | general office occupations |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 9 | radiation therapist |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama, dance |
| Medicine | 8 | pre-med, pre-veterinary |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies |
| Engineering | 7 | engineering, archeology |
| Production Trades | 7 | welding |
| Media | 6 | communication studies, journalism |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | mining tech, instrumentation tech |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | photography |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Fine Arts | 2 | ceramics |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Medical Adminstration | 1 | medical secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Wyoming Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 292 | 49 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 72 | 12 |
In 2005, Western Wyoming Community College had a total enrollment of 3,356 students (1,856 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 76% |
| Utah | 10% |
| State unknown | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
Western Wyoming Community College offers campus housing for 360 of its 1,856 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (307) 382-1648
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,658 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,418 |
| Room and board | $ 3,393 |
| Room charge | $ 1,582 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,811 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (307) 382-1642
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $61,858 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $50,633 | 7 | $50,989 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $45,191 | 16 | $41,912 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $34,655 | 11 | $37,531 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $45,121 | 37 | $43,944 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 29 | 57 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 14 | 29 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Archeology
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Mining Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
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
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
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 7% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 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 Offers athletic scholarships
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