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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 does Central Wyoming College offer in terms of athletics?

Central Wyoming College's varsity athletics are associated with the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), and its teams compete as the Rustlers. Basketball, soccer, and volleyball are representative intercollegiate sports; rodeo is another prominent competitive activity and should not be assumed to operate under the same association as NJCAA sports.

Varsity participation differs from a casual game or fitness activity: team places, training schedules, and eligibility rules matter. The broader list of sports available to students can include recreational pursuits that are not varsity teams. Applicants hoping to compete should verify the current team roster, governing association, recruiting process, and any athletic-aid terms for their specific sport rather than treating a general sports listing as a scholarship offer.

What student groups and Associations are available at Central Wyoming College?

Student organizations offer ways to meet peers around shared academic, cultural, service, and personal interests. Organizations identified in college information include the Multi-Cultural Club, La Vida Nueva Club, Fellowship of College Christians, Quality Leaders, and Science Club.

Club activity can change with student leadership and the academic calendar, so a listed name does not establish that meetings are running in a particular term. Students can ask the office responsible for student activities which groups are currently recognized, how to attend a meeting, and whether they can propose a new organization. Performing groups and student media offer other forms of participation, but they may have different enrollment, audition, or production requirements from a student club.

Who studies at Central Wyoming College?

Central Wyoming College reports an enrollment of 2,205 students. Its population includes recent high school students, adult learners, and people taking different routes into a credential; a residential, full-time first-year student is only one part of the picture.

In the reported age distribution, 760 enrolled students were younger than 18, consistent with a substantial presence of younger learners. The college also reported 535 students ages 18-19 and students across every older age group, including those 30 and above. These figures are a reminder to ask whether a particular class is designed for college students, concurrent high school enrollment, or another audience rather than assuming all enrollment follows a traditional first-year path.

Reported student-origin figures indicate that most students came from Wyoming, with others from different U.S. states and foreign countries. A separate first-time degree- or certificate-seeking count was 304, while 87 students were reported as transfer-in entrants. Such entry-group figures should not be confused with total enrollment. The college's reported student-to-faculty ratio is 15 to 1; it describes an institutional average, not the size of every class.

How does student life look like at Central Wyoming College?

Everyday student life at Central Wyoming College is shaped by a mix of commuters, residential students, and students attending at more than one location. Reported figures put 18% of students on campus and 82% commuting, so participation may depend as much on class and travel schedules as on the number of activities offered.

Students can encounter theater and music productions, choral participation, student radio and television, and campus activities alongside coursework. The college also reports personal or psychological counseling. For someone balancing classes with work or family obligations, useful questions include when services are open, whether appointments can be made remotely, and which events take place at their teaching location rather than exclusively in Riverton.

What libraries are available to students at Central Wyoming College?

The Central Wyoming College Library is the college's main campus library and a resource for coursework and research. Students should use its catalog and library services to find materials and ask for help locating sources appropriate to an assignment.

Library access matters especially for students taking online classes or attending away from Riverton: the practical questions are which databases and other digital materials they can reach remotely, how to obtain items the library does not own, and where to get research assistance. Students planning late study sessions should check current opening hours rather than assume that study space is available around the clock.

Central Wyoming College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2205

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

226

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

64 full time, 39 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Central Wyoming College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,205

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 656
Part-time: 1,549

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 125
Men: 101

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 166
Black or African American: 3
White: 426
American Indian or Alaska Native: 142
Asian: 6
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 40
Unknown: 215

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Central Wyoming College Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Badminton

–Both–

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Equestrian sports

Both–Both

Football

–Both–

Golf

Both–Both

Rock climbing

–Both–

Skiing (cross-country)

–Both–

Skiing (downhill)

–Both–

Soccer

–Both–

Softball

–Both–

Swimming and diving

–Both–

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

–Both–

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Weight lifting

–Both–

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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