Casper College

Casper College is a public, community college located in Casper, Wyoming, United States. It was founded in 1945. Currently, the college has more than 4,023 students and approximately 250-members on its faculty. The college is home to Tate Geological Museum located on the south end of campus. The College offers more than 50 academic majors and 30 technical and career field options. The academic programs are organized into several divisions including Business, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Language and Literature, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Trades and Technology.

Casper College boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Students also take part in several intramural sports including basketball, softball, football, soccer, and golf.

Campus Location

125 College Dr
Casper, WY 82601-4699
USA
Main Tel: (307) 268-2110
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, education and teaching, music, mathematics, and security and law enforcement.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Number of dorm rooms for students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
High faculty salary.
Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Campus housing available
Student meal (board) plan
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	556	90
1-2 year certificate	93	22
< 1 year certificate	9	1

Students

Student enrollment was 4,192 in 2007-2008 (2,723 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 1,752
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 4,872
Room	$ 1,870
Board	$ 2,110
Books and supplies	$ 1,104
Other	$ 2,974

Financial Aid: Casper College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Casper College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Wilkes Community College	Wilkesboro, NC	2,476
2	Davidson County Community College	Thomasville, NC	3,399
3	Western Piedmont Community College	Morganton, NC	2,448
4	Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute	Hudson, NC	3,728
5	Hill College	Hillsboro, TX	3,556
6	Minot State University	Minot, ND	3,895
7	Hutchinson Community College	Hutchinson, KS	4,570
8	Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College	Asheville, NC	6,408
9	Stanly Community College	Albemarle, NC	2,390
10	Mid-State Technical College	Wisconsin Rapids, WI	2,945

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		108
Without tenure; working toward tenure		37
Without tenure; tenure not available		14

Housing and Meals

Casper College provides on-campus housing for 456 of its 2,723 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded)

Agricultural Business and Management
Agriculture

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (3 awarded)

Animal Sciences

ART STUDIES (0 awarded)

Art/Art Studies

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (35 awarded)

Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Management Information Systems
Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded)

Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (4 awarded)

Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (6 awarded)

Construction Trades

DESIGN (1 awarded)

Graphic Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (16 awarded)

Acting
Dance
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (71 awarded)

Art Teacher Education
Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

ENGINEERING (10 awarded)

Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (20 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded)

Social Work

FINE ARTS (4 awarded)

Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (0 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded)

Range Science and Management

LAW (7 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (119 awarded)

Anthropology
Economics
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures
General Studies
Geography
History
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Women's Studies

MATHEMATICS (14 awarded)

Mathematics
Statistics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (23 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (14 awarded)

Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (65 awarded)

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

MEDICINE (7 awarded)

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies

MUSIC (2 awarded)

Music Performance
Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (40 awarded)

Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (22 awarded)

Athletic Training/Trainer
Nutrition Sciences
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (1 awarded)

Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

Construction Management

SCIENCE (17 awarded)

Biology/Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physics

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (75 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded)

Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

TRANSPORTATION (1 awarded)

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew