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Central Wyoming College

#1530 in US ranking Riverton, WY
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$17,817
Tuition & fees
$4,935
Avg. aid
$6,266
Receiving aid
94%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
37%
Median salary
$40,031
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Central Wyoming College?

Central Wyoming College's recurring campus events include convocation, theater and music productions, and Final Feed. They serve different purposes: convocation marks an academic gathering, productions showcase performing work, and Final Feed is associated with the close of a term.

These events can give commuters as well as residents a reason to spend time on campus outside class. Dates, venues, and eligibility can vary by year, however, and a Riverton event should not be assumed to take place at every CWC location. The college's current events calendar is the best way to confirm what is scheduled during a prospective student's term.

What are the student housing and dining options at Central Wyoming College?

Central Wyoming College offers college-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates. Housing is an option, not an assumption for every student: most of the reported student population commutes.

Residence-hall access includes electronically operated entrances, and reported housing features include high-speed internet. First-year students may register or park a car on campus, which can be useful in a region where trips off campus may require driving. Applicants should confirm housing eligibility, application dates, room types, and whether placement is available before making travel or moving plans.

Dining and meal-plan arrangements should be reviewed with the housing application, especially for students comparing a residential budget with commuting or renting off campus. A published room-and-board figure is a planning estimate; the actual charge can depend on the room and dining option selected. Students with dietary requirements should check available meals and service hours rather than assume that every plan provides the same access.

Central Wyoming College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

16

Central Wyoming College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
18%
Campus size
200 acres

Central Wyoming College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Central Wyoming College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Central Wyoming College Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Central Wyoming College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Central Wyoming College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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