by our College Data Analytics TeamNorthern Wyoming Community College District is a public institution in Sheridan, Wyoming enrolling 1,610 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 42%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,333 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 26%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Northern Wyoming Community College District ranks #1,333 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 26%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Northern Wyoming Community College District was awarded 44 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, Northern Wyoming Community College District is ranked #1,333 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, Northern Wyoming Community College District holds the #2 spot on the Best Colleges in Wyoming ranking.
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The student to faculty ratio at Northern Wyoming Community College District is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Northern Wyoming Community College District is 96%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Northern Wyoming Community College District is 65%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Northern Wyoming Community College District for first-time, full-time students is 42%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
The current enrollment includes 1,610 undergraduates at Northern Wyoming Community College District.
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The typical net cost at Northern Wyoming Community College District is $17,140. 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.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,069 | $8,047 | $9,232 | $11,919 | $14,209 |
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 price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Northern Wyoming Community College District, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Northern Wyoming Community College District, approximately 12% of students took out student loans averaging $5,503 a year. That adds up to $22,012 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 14.5%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Northern Wyoming Community College District.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Northern Wyoming Community C District with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $40,477 in their early years. This is about 18% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District make the most money.
Northern Wyoming Community College District is a public institution located in Sheridan, Wyoming. Sheridan is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life. Get more details about the location of Northern Wyoming Community College District.
Contact details for Northern Wyoming Community C District are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY 82801 |
| Phone: | 30767505050 |
| Website: | www.sheridan.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 24 majors graduated from Northern Wyoming Community College District. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 756 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 131 | $35,500 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 69 | NA |
| Precision Metal Working | 66 | $36,453 |
| Nursing | 55 | $58,613 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 53 | NA |
| Business & Commerce | 52 | $27,154 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 44 | $38,321 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 37 | NA |
| Dental Support Services | 24 | $55,226 |
1,633 students took at least one online class at Northern Wyoming Community College District.
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
Learn more about online learning at Northern Wyoming Community College District.
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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.
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