Casper College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,520

15.2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,099

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.94%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,405

44.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

37.4%

195 Graduates

About

Casper College is a higher education institution located in Natrona County, WY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Casper College were General Studies (96 degrees awarded), General Health Services (35 degrees), and Registered Nursing (35 degrees).

In 2021, 751 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Casper College. 60.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (609 degrees), 9.98 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Casper College is $2,520, which is $−5,448 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Casper College is $2,520, which is $−5,448 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,099.

In 2021, 42% of undergraduate students attending Casper College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,520

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Casper College was $2,520. The cost of tuition at Casper College is $−5,448 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Casper College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,099

2021 Value

27.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Casper College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,099. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Casper College grew by 27.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Casper College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,517

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Casper College was of $7,517 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.86% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Casper College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Casper College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 23.6% with respect to 2020, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Casper College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.94%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Casper College was 3.94%, which represents 17 out of the 431 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Casper College had a total enrollment of 3,405 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Casper College is 1,517 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,888. This means that 44.6% of students enrolled at Casper College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Casper College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79% White, 8.69% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Black or African American, 1.09% Asian, and 0.323% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Casper College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.3%), followed by White Male (30.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Casper College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,405 students. The full-time enrollment at Casper College is 1,517 and the part-time enrollment is 1,888. This means that 44.6% of students enrolled at Casper College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Casper College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Casper College was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Casper College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Casper College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,690 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
296 enrolled students
Two or More Races
76 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Casper College is 79% White, 8.69% Hispanic or Latino, 2.23% Two or More Races, 1.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.17% Black or African American, 1.09% Asian, and 0.323% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 153 students (4.49%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 153 more women than men received degrees from Casper College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Casper College is white (609 degrees awarded). There were 9.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Casper College is General Studies (96 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (35 degrees) and Registered Nursing (35 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Casper College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded), Precision Production (32 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Casper College are Police officers (130,562 people), Other managers (117,376 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (43,718 people), Software developers (40,157 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (37,285 people).

The most specialized majors at Casper College in 2021 are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded), Precision Production (32 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), Protective Services (47 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Casper College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Casper College are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded), Precision Production (32 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), Protective Services (47 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Casper College are Justice, public order, & safety activities (314,668 people), Elementary & secondary schools (106,164 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (83,733 people), Construction (82,134 people), and Computer Systems Design (71,946 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Casper College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
96 degrees awarded
General Health Services
35 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Casper College was General Studies with 96 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Casper College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

299

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

452

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 299 degrees were awarded to men at Casper College, which is 0.662 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (452).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Casper College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Casper College in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 3.75 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Casper College in General Studies, which is 2.69 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 26% of students graduating from Casper College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 44% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Casper College is Male and Black or African American (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.1% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
609 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Casper College is white (609 degrees awarded). There were 9.98 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (61 degrees).

1.86% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
368 degrees awarded
White Male
241 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Casper College is white female (368 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (241 degrees).

Operations

Casper College has an endowment valued at nearly $42.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.03M (14.3%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Casper College had a total salary expenditure of 62.7M. Casper College employs 119 Instructors. Most academics at Casper College are Male Instructor (63), and Female Instructor (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Casper College are: Service, with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 40 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Endowment

$42.2M

2021 Endowment

15.4%

growth from 2020

Casper College has an endowment valued at about $42.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Casper College grew 15.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Casper College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$6M - Federal
$818k - State
$286k - Local

As of 2021, Casper College received $6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $818k from state grants and contracts, and $286k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$22.7M

2021 Salaries

3.13%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Casper College paid a median of $22.7M in salaries, which represents 36.2% of their overall expenditure ($62.7M) and a 3.13% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.54M

Instructional Salaries

119

Number of Employees

In 2021, Casper College paid a total of $7.54M to 119 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

119 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Casper College was Instructor with 119 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Casper College were Service with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees, and Management with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Casper College was Male Instructor with 63 employees, and Female Instructor with 56 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Casper College.