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Ranked #1 community college in Wyoming* Wyoming ranked #3 in the nation for higher education** Affordability (tuition, fees, books, room and board) Be a Leader at Western (student leadership scholarships available) Hands on learning/Small class sizes Close proximity between campus and residence halls Campus amenities Scholarships available Research opportunities with faculty Faculty and staff who care
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Low 12 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio
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Over 35 degree pathways 32 certificate offerings and 2 BAS degrees *As of 7/15/19 through Niche. ** U.S. News & World Report *** Based on 2021-2022 calendar year
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Coming soon! 3 mile bike path in 2022!
Quality Programs/ Degrees Western Wyoming Community College provides a high-quality education and a strong foundation of experience that prepares students for success in the workplace or at a four-year university. Western offers more than 37 Associate and Technical Degrees, more than 32 Certificate Programs and 2 Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees. Additionally, students enjoy small class sizes, hands-on learning and experiences, and opportunities to grow and develop into the student they want to become! Western has transfer agreements with many universities in the Rocky Mountain region including but not limited to: University of Wyoming, Utah State University, the University of Utah, and Weber State University. Students who earn degrees in technology and industry-related fields are well prepared to move directly into a thriving and competitive regional workforce.
Manufacturing and Industry
Welding CDL Plant Operations Automotive Diesel Technology Electrical & Instrumentation Technology Industrial Maintenance
Health Care
Nursing Health Science EMT/EMS Paramedicine Exercise Science Natural Sciences (Premed) Fitness Leadership
STEM
Natural Sciences (Premed) Pre-Engineering Engineering Exercise Science Fitness Leadership Computer Science Health Science Nursing
Human and Public Services Criminal Justice Education Psychology
Arts and Social Science Art Theater Communication Social Science
Starting Fall 2022! Interstate Passport is a national program that removes barriers and makes transferring to colleges after Western, simple!
Business and Technology
Business Information Systems Computer Science
Certificates Manufacturing and Industry Automotive Technology Diesel Technology Diesel Technology, Mining Industry Electrical Apprenticeship Electrical Mine Maintenance Industrial Maintenance Technology Mechanics, Hydraulics Option Industrial Maintenance Technology Mechanics, Welding Option Maintenance Mechanic for Industry Mining Maintenance Technology Natural Gas Compression Technology Plant Operations Power Plant Maintenance Mechanics Surface Maintenance Mechanics Supervision and Leadership Underground Maintenance Mechanics Welding Technology Health Care Emergency Medical Services Fitness Leadership Medical Administrative Assistant STEM Fitness Leadership Web Site Development Human and Public Services Arts and Social Science Creative Writing Digital Design Technologies ESL Social Media Business and Technology Accounting Administrative Assistant Application Software Specialist Digital Design Technologies Medical Administrative Assistant Social Media Supervision and Leadership Website Development
Admissions and Aid
Applying to Western is easy and free. There is no application fee. Applications are available online at westernwyoming.edu/apply. Note, you must first create a login to begin the process. If you need assistance contact Mustang Central by calling 307-382-1677 or 800-226-1181 or emailing admissions@westernwyoming.edu.
Costs of Attending Est. Annual Cost Tuition & Fees Room and Board3 Books/Supplies Total
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Wyoming Resident $3,600 $6,060 $1,000 $10,660
WUE2 $4,872 $6,060 $1,000 $11,932
Out-of State $8,640 $6,060 $1,000 $15,700
SCHOLARSHIPS
Western provided more than $7,335,000 in scholarships and Financial Aid in 2020-2021.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS:
HATHAWAY (Yearly) (WY Residents Only) (WWCC Enhancement for Honors and Performance) Honors: 3.5+ GPA/25+ ACT= $4,560, Performance: 3.0+ GPA/21-24 ACT= $3,520 Opportunity: 2.5+ GPA/19-20 ACT= $1,680, Provisional: 2.5 GPA/17-18 ACT= $1,680
Out-of-State (Yearly) Academic Scholarship
Honors: 3.5+ GPA/25+ ACT= $4,560, Performance: 3.0+ GPA/21-24 ACT=$3,520 Opportunity: 2.5+ GPA/19-20 ACT
Sweetwater County High School Graduate $2,000 annually
Western Wyoming Superior Scholarship: $4,815 (Per Semester) $9,629 (Per Year) (3.75 GPA/27 ACT) (For select, qualified candidates) (Must graduate from high school in 2020 to be eligible) The Wyoming Works Grant & Ellbogen Opportunity Scholarship are financial aid opportunities for students in certain programs. Contact Financial Aid at financialaid@ westernwyoming.edu for more information!
Priority Scholarship Deadline is April 1st For a full list and to apply, visit westernwyoming.academicworks.com Students Must Apply for Admissions First
Federal Aid
If you need help paying for Western, we encourage all students to submit a free application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov. Tuition is based on 12 credits for each fall and spring semester. Western Undergraduate Exchange rate applies to residents of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Washington. 3 Room and board is based on the estimated average room and with meal plan “A” for each fall and spring semester. 1
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Housing & Dining
Room Options (Per Month)
Rooms are charged per semester with four (4) months in one (1) semester.
Room Layout
Pricing
Suite Style (per student) Suite Unit $304/mo Semi-Private Unit $346/mo Suite styles require a meal plan at an additional cost. Snowy Range, White Mtn. & Teton Hall Ground Level Suite Unit Bedroom: 190 sq. ft.
Rocky Mtn. Hall I Suite Unit Bedroom: 181 sq. ft.
Rocky Mtn. Hall II Semi-Private Unit Bedroom: 212 sq. ft.
Aspen Mtn. Hall Semi-Private Unit Bedroom: 228 sq. ft.
Apartment Style
Two Bedroom $355/mo One Bedroom $422/mo Private Bedroom $522/mo All freshmen residents and all residents living in a non-apartment room are required to purchase either an A or B meal plan. A $150 application deposit is required for ALL rooms and for each resident.
Snowy Range, White Mtn. & Teton Hall One-Bedroom Apartment Living room: 123 sq. ft. Bedroom: 132 sq. ft.
Snowy Range, White Mtn. & Teton Hall Two-Bedroom Apartment Living Room: 167 sq. ft. Bedroom: 142 sq. ft. Bedroom: 174 sq. ft.
ind River Hall Private Bedroom W Apartment Living Room: 219 sq. ft. Bedroom: 105 sq. ft.
Western offers excellent on-campus Meal Plan options to satisfy any student’s appetite and budget! MITCHELL’S: The newly renovated Mitchell’s all-you-can-eat Dining Hall offers options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner where students can enjoy eating on campus! T-REX GRILL: T-Rex Grill is a newly renovated café located on campus that offers breakfast sandwiches, burgers, made to order omelets, salads, pizza, snacks and desserts, and many more options available!
Meal Plan Rates
Western offers 7 different styles of housing to choose from! There is housing for every type of student and personality, and no more than 4 people share a bathroom in any of the options!
Plan A: 225 meals/semester +$225 Dining Dollars $1485 per semester Plan C: 75 meals/semester +$50 Dining Dollars $650 per semester
Plan B: 175 meals/semester +$125 Dining Dollars $1375 per semester
Student Life Our goal is to help inspire you to discover your unique place in our world. Western wants students to get involved. These opportunities can help you with a career, personal development, and help you make new friends with interest like yours! Ready to serve and lead? Want to grow your creative side? Motivated to compete? Western’s student life is a true strength of our campus community. Students at Western have the opportunity to be part of: • Leadership opportunities • Academic groups on campus • Undergraduate research opportunities • Honors programs • Employments opportunities on campus • And much MORE!
Student Clubs
They span the spectrum from professional to social, hosting events of all kinds both on and off campus. These organizations greatly enrich students time here at Western. • Eco Club • Circle K International (CKI) • Engineering Science Club • International Students Club • Association of Non-Traditional Students (A.N.T.S) • Latter Day Saint Student Association • Mustang Radio Club • Spanish Club • Student Nurses Association • Students Advocating for the Arts (SAFTA) • Veterans Club • Be LeGiT Club • Swing Dance Club • Psychology Club • Garden Club
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Online Gaming Flag Football Ultimate Frisbee Co-ed Basketball Co-ed Volleyball Tennis Soccer
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1. Green River 2. Pilot Butte Wild Horse Scenic Loop 3. Killpecker Sand Dunes 4. Flaming Gorge Reservoir 5. Seedskadee Bird Refuge 6. South Pass 7. Uinta Mountains 8. Pinedale 9. Bear Lake, UT 10. Park City/Salt Lake City , UT 11. Wyoming Range 12. Jackson Hole 13. Yellowstone
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LEGEND Kayaking
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Camping
Skiing/ Snowboarding
Hiking
Cross Country Skiing
Photography
Mountain Biking
Hunting
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Enrichment Courses offered at Western: • Float Trips • Hiking & Camping • Wilderness Safety • Fly Fishing • Cross Country Skiing • Desert Survival • Rock Climbing • Downhill Skiing
• Backpacking • White Water Rafting • Wilderness Navigation • Scuba Diving • Big Game Habitat • Ice Skating • Winter Survival • Snowboarding
Equipment Rentals for Students:
• Camping gear – tents, sleeping bags, pots and pans, and more! • Cross Country Skis, Boots & Poles • Snow Shoes and Poles
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Mustang Athletics Western Athletics: Good People, Good Students, Good Athletes - in that order! Western is a Division I member of the NJCAA and Region IX. Region IX schools are located throughout Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska.
Athletics Include:
• Men’s and Women’s Basketball • Women’s Soccer • Women’s Volleyball • Men’s Wrestling
If you are involved in Mustang Athletics, you can expect:
• To be passionate about being a good person, a good student, and a good athlete - in that order! • To be a team player, helping others through sport and community service. • To have a good learning experience all around. • To be supported as you transition to the next level and move on to a four-year institution as both a student and an athlete.
If our teams are already full. If you still want to be involved with Mustang Athletics, you may be able to: • Be a student worker. • Be a member of the Mustang Stampede Club (student fan club). • Be a team manager.
Check out the Mustang Connections app for all home games and matches. Or visit westernwyoming.edu/athletics
2500 College Drive Rock Springs, WY 82901 westernwyoming.edu Western is an innovative public college aimed at empowering, educating, and improving our students, employees, community and environment. Our focus is to inspire the next generation of visionaries by using Wyoming grit and individual development in a diverse array of learning and flexible services. Western is where passion meets purpose.
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