Northern Wyoming Community College District

www.sheridan.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,150

6.06% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,562

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.71%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,921

31% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

40.3%

232 Graduates

About

Northern Wyoming Community College District is a higher education institution located in Sheridan County, WY. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northern Wyoming Community College District were General Studies (90 degrees awarded), General Health & Wellness (64 degrees), and Dental Hygiene (48 degrees).

In 2021, 830 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northern Wyoming Community College District. 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (703 degrees), 9.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northern Wyoming Community College District is $3,150, which is $−4,818 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 Northern Wyoming Community College District is $3,150, which is $−4,818 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,562.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Northern Wyoming Community College District received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 12% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,150

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northern Wyoming Community College District was $3,150. The cost of tuition at Northern Wyoming Community College District is $−4,818 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northern Wyoming Community College District (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,562

2021 Value

0.926%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northern Wyoming Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,562. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northern Wyoming Community College District grew by 0.926%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northern Wyoming Community College District (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

$9,025

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northern Wyoming Community College District was of $9,025 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.348% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northern Wyoming Community College District (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

12%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Northern Wyoming Community College District received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 10.6% with respect to 2020, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northern Wyoming Community College District (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.

4.71%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northern Wyoming Community College District was 4.71%, which represents 20 out of the 425 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

Northern Wyoming Community College District had a total enrollment of 3,921 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northern Wyoming Community College District is 1,217 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,704. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Northern Wyoming Community College District are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northern Wyoming Community College District, both undergraduate and graduate, is 85.3% White, 8.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.561% Black or African American, 0.383% Asian, and 0.0765% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northern Wyoming Community College District in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.6%), followed by White Male (35.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northern Wyoming Community College District in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,921 students. The full-time enrollment at Northern Wyoming Community College District is 1,217 and the part-time enrollment is 2,704. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Northern Wyoming Community College District are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

60%

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 Northern Wyoming Community College District was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Northern Wyoming Community College District had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,345 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
333 enrolled students
Two or More Races
101 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northern Wyoming Community College District is 85.3% White, 8.49% Hispanic or Latino, 2.58% Two or More Races, 1.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.561% Black or African American, 0.383% Asian, and 0.0765% 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, 34 students (0.867%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 80 more women than men received degrees from Northern Wyoming Community College District. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northern Wyoming Community College District is white (703 degrees awarded). There were 9.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northern Wyoming Community College District is General Studies (90 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Wellness (64 degrees) and Dental Hygiene (48 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northern Wyoming Community College District, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (93 degrees awarded), Agriculture (42 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (107 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District are Registered nurses (1,341,475 people), Medical & health services managers (149,904 people), Pharmacists (133,985 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,423 people), and Other managers (123,855 people).

The most specialized majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District in 2021 are Precision Production (93 degrees awarded), Agriculture (42 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (107 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), and Health (228 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District are Precision Production (93 degrees awarded), Agriculture (42 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (107 degrees), Construction (20 degrees), and Health (228 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,473,239 people), Elementary & secondary schools (323,495 people), Outpatient care centers (222,523 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (222,299 people), and Offices of physicians (201,690 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
90 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Wellness
64 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
48 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Northern Wyoming Community College District was General Studies with 90 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

375

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

455

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 375 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Wyoming Community College District, which is 0.824 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (455).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northern Wyoming Community College District by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Wyoming Community College District in Diesel Mechanics Technology, which is 12.5 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Northern Wyoming Community College District in General Studies, which is 2.6 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Northern Wyoming Community College District completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northern Wyoming Community College District is Female and Two or More Races (60% 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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
703 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northern Wyoming Community College District is white (703 degrees awarded). There were 9.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (75 degrees).

0.12% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
388 degrees awarded
White Male
315 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northern Wyoming Community College District is white female (388 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (315 degrees).

Operations

Northern Wyoming Community College District has an endowment valued at nearly $27.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.54M (9.25%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Northern Wyoming Community College District had a total salary expenditure of 57.6M. Northern Wyoming Community College District employs 49 Assistant professors, 40 Instructors and 6 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northern Wyoming Community College District are Female Instructor (28), Male Assistant professor (28), and Female Assistant professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Wyoming Community College District are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, Service, with 36 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Endowment

$27.4M

2021 Endowment

20.2%

growth from 2020

Northern Wyoming Community College District has an endowment valued at about $27.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northern Wyoming Community College District grew 20.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northern Wyoming Community College District (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.

Salary Expenditure

$18.9M

2021 Salaries

1.97%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northern Wyoming Community College District paid a median of $18.9M in salaries, which represents 32.8% of their overall expenditure ($57.6M) and a 1.97% decline from the previous year.

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

Instructional Salaries

$5.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northern Wyoming Community College District paid a total of $5.9M to 98 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northern Wyoming Community College District were Assistant professor with 49 employees, Instructor with 40 employees, and No academic rank with 6 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northern Wyoming Community College District were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, Service with 36 employees, and Management with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northern Wyoming Community College District was Female Instructor with 28 employees, Male Assistant professor with 28 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northern Wyoming Community College District.