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Central Wyoming College, also known as CWC, is a public college located in Riverton, United States. It was established in the year 1965. The college also operates off-campus sites in Thermopolis, Lander, Jackson, Dubois, and the Wind River Indian Reservation. CWC offers degrees in various fields of study including fine arts, biological science, business technology, and criminal justice, among others. It also delivers college coursework nationwide and provides online learning for site-bound students.
CWC has an active student life and is home to several on-campus clubs and organizations including the Great Art Club, Equestrian Club, multicultural club, Phi Theta Kappa, Delta Psi omega, among others.
CWC is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association. Nicknamed the Rustlers, the sports teams compete in various sports including basketball and volley ball. The college also operates a radio station known as KCWC-FM.
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Campus Location2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
USA
Main Tel: (307) 855-2000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Central Wyoming College HighlightsWhere Central Wyoming College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in art studies, animal science and care, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 177 | 41 | | < 1 year certificate | 90 | 12 | | 1-2 year certificate | 3 | 7 |
Central Wyoming StudentsThe student enrollment at Central Wyoming was 2,024 in 2007 (1,160 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,992 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,968 | | Room | $ 1,500 | | Board | $ 1,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 | | Other | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid: Central Wyoming participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 45 |
Housing and MealsCentral Wyoming provides on-campus housing for 210 of its 1,160 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (14 awarded) - Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES (9 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (24 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (1 awarded) - Acting
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (18 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (9 awarded) - Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Range Science and Management
LAW (0 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (64 awarded) - American Indian/Native American Studies
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (0 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA (2 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded) - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
MUSIC (0 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (68 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded) - Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (11 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (3 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Geology/Earth Science
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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