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Western Wyoming Community College can best be described by its motto, "A commitment to quality and success."   This commitment to quality is reflected both in its facilities and in its staff.   The facility is one of the most unique in the Rocky Mountain Region--winning a number of national architectural awards.  Students and faculty enjoy its open warm atmosphere which allows for maximum light and a variety of comfortable gathering places.   The administration, faculty, and support staff are committed professionals whose number one priority is student success. 

Accreditation

  • Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Wyoming State Board of Nursing
  • National League of Nursing

Activities

  • Leadership by the Associated Student Government
  • Many clubs, events, and activities happening throughout the year
  • Swimming pool, weight room, wellness center, intramural sports, tennis courts, walking track, and two gymnasiums
  • Theatre, music and dance performances, art gallery, natural history museum, wildlife museum, campus radio station, and student newspaper
  • Intercollegiate men and women’s basketball, men's soccer, wrestling, and volleyball
  • Women's club soccer, cheerleading, and dance team

Admission

  • Open-door admission policy
  • Degree-seeking students must submit an application for admission, high school and any college transcripts
  • ACT scores (not required for admission)

Athletics

  • Member of National Jr. College Athletic Association
  • Participate in men and women’s Division I basketball, men's soccer, men's wrestling, and women's volleyball

Costs

Per Semester Cost for 2007-2008
In-State Tuition $914
Out-of-State Tuition $2402
WUE Tuition $1286
On-Campus Housing (Average)* $900
On-Campus Meal Plan (Average)* $900
Books (Average) $400


* Numerous options are available for housing and food services

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts
  • Associate of Science
  • Associate of Fine Arts
  • Associate of Applied Science
  • Occupational Certificates

Degrees Received in 2002 - 2003

AA

109

AFA

2

AS

86

AAS

35

Certificates

14

Faculty

  • 63 Full-time Faculty
  • 120 Adjunct Faculty
  • 111 Administration and Support Staff personnel

Financial Aid

  • Over $3 million awarded annually
  • Many academic, activity, and special scholarships available
  • All federal aid programs are also administered by WWCC

Food Service
Meal plans are available in 5, 10, and 18 meal options. First-year and suite occupants must purchase at least a 10-meal contract.

Housing
On campus, single student housing includes suites and one and two bedroom apartments.  Family housing is also available.

Instruction

  • Day classes, evening classes, some weekend classes, and classes offered in outreach areas.
  • All classes taught by faculty members--No teaching assistants.
  • Internet, compressed video, and television classes offered.

Majors
WWCC offers two-year transfer programs for students pursuing a baccalaureate, two-year occupational degrees and a number of occupational certificate programs.

Programs include:

Humanities and Fine Arts:  Art, Ceramics, Communication, Dance, English, General Studies, Journalism, Music, Musical Theatre, Organizational Communication, Philosophy, Photography, Spanish, Technical Theatre, Theatre, Western American Studies

Social Science:  Anthropology, Archaeology, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Secondary Ed., Early Childhood Ed., Special Ed., Geography, History, Human Services, International Studies, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Social Science, Social Work, Sociology

Science and Mathematics:  Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Pre-Forestry, Pre-Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, Pre-Wildlife Biology

Business:  Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business Administration, Computer Science,  Economics, Legal Assistant, Marketing, Marketing and E-Commerce, Medical Office Assistant, Office Information Systems, Supervisory Leadership, Web Site Development

Technology and Industry:  Automotive, Compression Technology, Diesel & Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Electricity, Electronics and Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Mining Maintenance, Plant Operations, Power Plant Maintenance Mechanics, Surface Maintenance Mechanics, Underground Maintenance Mechanics, Welding

Health Science:  Certified Nurse Assistant, Exercise Science, Nursing, Outdoor Recreation, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Radiology

Services

  • Library with over 60,000 volumes and access to numerous on-line search services
  • Over 300 student-use computers on campus including availability in the residence halls — Internet access
  • Free peer tutoring
  • Help with developmental coursework
  • Career and personal counseling
  • Children’s Center

Students
Full-time – 1028 – 39 % 
Part-time – 1589 – 61%
Total number of students -- 2617

Hometown
Sweetwater County 1339 51%
Other Wyoming Counties 1131 42.6%
Other States 100 4.8%
Foreign Countries 47 1.6%

 

Age: Gender: Credit FTE:
All Students 26.5 Female 62% Academic, Transfer 1181 64%
Full-time Students 22.8 Male 38% Occupational, Non-transfer 251 13.5%
51% under 25      Undeclared 409 22.5%

Why Western
The Top Reasons students choose WWCC:

  • Quality instruction and service
  • Small classes, individualized attention
  • Opportunities for involvement
  • Reasonable costs
  • Close to home

 
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