Overview

Western Wyoming Community College is a 4-year institution located in Rock Springs, WY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2500 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY  82901
United States

Contact Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@westernwyoming.edu
Phone: 307-382-1647
Fax: 307-382-1636

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Science
Data Entry/microcomputer Applications, General
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster
Word Processing
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Electrician
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Instrumentation Technology/technician
Mining Technology/technician
Petroleum Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/specialist
Medical Office Computer Specialist/assistant
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/clinical Assistant
Nursing Assistant/aide And Patient Care Assistant/aide
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research And Clinical Nursing, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician
Electrical/electronics Equipment Installation And Repair Technology/technician, General
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/technician
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other
Mechanics And Repairers, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Forestry, General
Natural Resources/conservation, General
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist
Welding Technology/welder
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Archeology
Criminology
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Dance, General
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General
Photography
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,083

Applied

534

Accepted

2,391

Enrolled

Female Admissions

620

Females Applied

296

Females Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

463

Males Applied

238

Males Accepted

51%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.08

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Recommended	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

2,520

In-state

7,560

Out-of-state

2,520

In-district

Fees

864

Full-time student fees

5,720

Room & board

2,800

Room only

Financial Aid

6,752

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,189

Avg. Grant Aid

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

Student Body

2,391

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.13%
Black or African American	0.73%
White or Caucasian	72.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.65%
Asian	0.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	4.6%
Other	0.32%

Gender

Male (41.91%)

Female (58.09%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	32%

Student Activities

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
ASG Awards Event, Kick-off Day and International Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Association of Non-Traditional Students (ANTS), Spanish Club, Residence Hall Association, International Club and Veteran's Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball	No
Soccer	No
Volleyball	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

218

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 66

Part-time - 152

Male - 101

Female - 117