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Western Wyoming Community College

#1635 in US ranking Rock Springs, WY
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$17,452
Tuition & fees
$3,768
Avg. aid
$6,301
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
Median salary
$50,693
1 yr after graduation

What does Western Wyoming Community College offer in terms of athletics?

Western Wyoming Community College competes in National Junior College Athletic Association athletics under the Mustangs name. Reported varsity sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling.

Varsity participation differs from recreational use of campus fitness facilities: team places depend on eligibility, roster needs, and coaching decisions. Students interested in competing should check the current team directory for the sport, season, and recruiting process that apply to them. Recreational opportunities may offer another way to be active without joining a varsity roster, but students should verify what is offered in a given term.

What student groups and Associations are available at Western Wyoming Community College?

Student groups at Western Wyoming Community College offer ways to participate outside class, including student representation, cultural activities, and shared-interest communities. Reported examples include the Association of Non-Traditional Students, Spanish Club, Residence Hall Association, International Club, and Veteran's Club.

The names illustrate different kinds of involvement rather than confirming that every group meets in every term. A student looking for a particular club should check the current student-activities directory or meeting calendar. The college also reports theater and choral participation, which may appeal to students whose interests are better served by performing arts than by a conventional club.

Who studies at Western Wyoming Community College?

Western Wyoming Community College serves a largely Wyoming-based undergraduate population. Reported enrollment is about 2,653 students, and the college reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

About 88% of students in the reported geographic measure are Wyoming residents, while roughly 10% come from other U.S. states. The student body also includes both traditional-age and older learners: reported age counts include students under 18 as well as substantial numbers in their twenties and later adulthood. An age count alone does not establish whether a student is pursuing a degree, taking a course while in high school, or following another path.

Reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking enrollment is 387, with 75 transfer-in students in the same category of reporting. These measures describe particular entry groups, not all new students. Enrollment and demographic figures can also use different reporting dates or populations, so they should not be combined into a single calculated profile without checking their definitions.

How does student life look like at Western Wyoming Community College?

Student life at Western Wyoming Community College combines a residential campus experience with the schedules of students who live elsewhere. About 16% of students are reported to live on campus, so activities and support services need to serve people who may arrive for class and leave afterward as well as those who remain on campus.

Students can look for connection through campus events, performing arts, athletics, and student organizations. The college also reports personal or psychological counseling and a veterans affairs office. For a student balancing work, family, and classes, the practical question is whether an activity or service is available at a usable time and location; published office hours and event calendars are more helpful than a general description of campus atmosphere.

What libraries are available to students at Western Wyoming Community College?

Hay Library is Western Wyoming Community College's main campus library. It provides a place for coursework and research, and students can reserve study rooms.

Students working on assignments should ask library staff about research help, access to academic databases and electronic materials, and how to obtain an item the library does not hold. Remote access rules matter to online learners and commuters. The library is not reported as having study areas open around the clock, so students planning late-night work should check its current hours.

Western Wyoming Community College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2653

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

319

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

66 full time, 103 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Western Wyoming Community College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,653

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 804
Part-time: 1,849

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 164
Men: 155

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 296
Black or African American: 15
White: 980
American Indian or Alaska Native: 14
Asian: 12
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 7
Two or more races: 54
Unknown: 5

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Western Wyoming Community 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

Basketball

Both–Both

Soccer

Women–Women

Volleyball

Women–Women

Wrestling

Men–Men

Data last updated on November 2, 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.