by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Western Wyoming Community College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
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Western Wyoming Community College was awarded 8 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Western Wyoming Community College is ranked #1,718 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Western Wyoming Community College also holds the #5 spot on the Best Colleges in Wyoming ranking.
See all of the rankings for Western Wyoming Community College.
The student to faculty ratio at Western Wyoming Community College is an impressive 11 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
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 on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Western Wyoming Community College is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Western Wyoming Community College this rate is 50%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from Western Wyoming Community College have a four-year graduation rate of 33%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Western Wyoming Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 1,289 undergraduates at Western Wyoming Community College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Western Wyoming Community College.
The overall average net price of Western Wyoming Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. 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 Western Wyoming Community College, 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 Western Wyoming Community College, approximately 12% of students took out student loans averaging $6,588 a year. That adds up to $26,352 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 12.2%. 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 Western Wyoming Community College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Western Wyoming Community College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $40,939 in their early years. Unfortunately, this is 17% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Western Wyoming Community College make the most money.
Western Wyoming Community College is a public institution located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Rock Springs is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of Western Wyoming Community College.
Contact information for Western Wyoming Community College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2500 College Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901 |
| Phone: | 3073821600 |
| Website: | www.westernwyoming.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 18 majors graduated from Western Wyoming Community College. 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 | 412 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 69 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 45 | $29,501 |
| Nursing | 36 | $54,050 |
| Electronics Maintenance & Repair | 35 | $84,105 |
| Precision Metal Working | 27 | NA |
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance | 26 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 21 | NA |
| General Psychology | 20 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 19 | NA |
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.
1,359 students took at least one online class at Western Wyoming Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Western Wyoming Community College.
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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