Central Wyoming College Data & Information Overview
Want the scoop on Central Wyoming College? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors CWC offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more. All you need to do to learn more about a stat is click on its tile, and you’ll be taken to another page that analyzes that data more closely. Also, you can use the links below to scroll to any section of this page.- Rankings
- Admission and Acceptance
- Faculty
- Retention and Graduation Rates
- Diversity
- Cost
- Student Debt
- Average Earnings
- Location
- Majors
- Online Learning
How Well Is Central Wyoming College Ranked?
2022 Rankings
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
Central Wyoming College was awarded 41 badges in the 2022 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is general health and wellness.
Overall Quality
CWC is ranked #1,955 out of 2,576 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual's 2022 Best Colleges list.
CWC also holds the #4 spot on the Best Colleges in Wyoming ranking.
See all of the rankings for Central Wyoming College.
Is It Hard to Get Into CWC?
Acceptance Rate
As long as you meet basic requirements, you should not have any trouble getting into Central Wyoming College since the school has an open admissions policy. Still, be sure to submit any requested materials and that your application is completed in full.
Learn more about Central Wyoming College admissions.
Central Wyoming College Faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
With a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1, Central Wyoming College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it's a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
Percent of Full-Time Faculty
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Central Wyoming College is 61%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Retention and Graduation Rates at Central Wyoming College
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Central Wyoming College.
Central Wyoming College Undergraduate Student Diversity
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 1,755 undergraduates at CWC with 590 being full-time and 1,165 being part-time.
How Much Does Central Wyoming College Cost?
The overall average net price of CWC is $6,982. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.Net Price by Income Group for CWC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,402 | $6,791 | $8,429 | $9,720 | $10,582 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of CWC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Student Loan Debt
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At CWC, approximately 20% of students took out student loans averaging $3,877 a year. That adds up to $15,508 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at CWC is 3.8%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Get more details about paying for Central Wyoming College.
How Much Money Do CWC Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from CWC make about $28,400 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 29% less that the average college graduate's salary of $39,802 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Central Wyoming College make the most money.
Location of Central Wyoming College
Located in Riverton, Wyoming, Central Wyoming College is a public institution. The surrounding location of Riverton is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town.Get more details about the location of Central Wyoming College.
Contact details for CWC are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2660 Peck Avenue, Riverton, WY 82501 |
| Phone: | 800-735-8418 |
| Website: | https://www.cwc.edu/ |
Central Wyoming College Majors
| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Other Health Professions | 28 | NA |
| Agricultural Economics & Business | 0 | NA |
| Animal Services | 0 | NA |
| Plant Sciences | 0 | NA |
| General Biology | 0 | NA |
| Accounting | 0 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | NA |
| Business Support & Assistant Services | 0 | NA |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 0 | NA |
| General Business/Commerce | 0 | NA |
Online Learning at CWC
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
In 2019-2020, 920 students took at least one online class at Central Wyoming College. This is an increase from the 753 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 920 | 373 |
| 2018-2019 | 753 | 311 |
| 2017-2018 | 758 | 321 |
| 2016-2017 | 830 | 330 |
| 2015-2016 | 853 | 325 |
Learn more about online learning at Central Wyoming College.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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