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Public, 4-Year
Riverton, WY

Central Wyoming College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in WY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,680

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

38.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$34,402

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Central Wyoming College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Riverton, WY. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,680, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 38.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$18,720

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$4,402

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$25,300

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$69,320

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 39%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Central Wyoming College is $8,361.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
58.2%
41.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
45.0%
Unknown
18.4%
Hispanic
14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
13.3%
Two or more
5.1%
International
2.5%
Asian
0.6%
Black
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,680

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$12,308
$30k - $48k$12,983
$48k - $75k$13,958
$75k+$17,039

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$8,361
Pell Grant Recipients17.7%
Using Federal Loans8.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment48.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

90.0%

Success

38.9%

In-State Cost

$4,680

Age 25+ Students

25.7%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 5

Working at 6yr

296 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Riverton (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Riverton (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.