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Public, 4-Year
Rock Springs, WY

Western Wyoming Community College

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

Annual Tuition

$4,250

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

33.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$40,939

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Western Wyoming Community College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Rock Springs, WY. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,250, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 33.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$17,000

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.6 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$10,939

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$92,390

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$201,780

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 34%

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 Western Wyoming Community College is $9,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
59.0%
41.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
74.2%
Hispanic
17.5%
Two or more
4.2%
International
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Black
0.7%
Asian
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Unknown
0.0%

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

$4,250

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$7,707
$30k - $48k$8,294
$48k - $75k$10,674
$75k+$10,332

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,000
Pell Grant Recipients17.5%
Using Federal Loans13.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment52.7%

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

50.0%

Success

33.6%

In-State Cost

$4,250

Age 25+ Students

21.0%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 9

Working at 6yr

593 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

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

Property Crimes

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

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