Western Wyoming Community College in-state tuition and fees ranked among Wyoming’s highest for public colleges in 2024

Dr. Kimberly Dale, President
Dr. Kimberly Dale, President
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Western Wyoming Community College set tuition and fees at $4,230 for in-state students in 2024, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

This places the college as the eighth most costly public institution in Wyoming for 2024.

The in-state tuition and fees decreased by $20 compared to the previous year.

Out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Wyoming Community College were $10,530 in 2024, reflecting a $20 reduction from the prior year.

In the 2023-24 school year, graduate and undergraduate students received more than $256 billion in financial aid.

The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, growing by approximately 4% every year. In-state students can expect to spend nearly $10,000 on tuition alone per year at a public, 4-year post-secondary school. Meanwhile, out-of-state tuition averages $28,386.

Student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging nearly $29,000 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.

Cost of Tuition for In-State Students at Public Institutions in Wyoming, 2024
CityInstitution NameCollege costs
LaramieThe University of Wyoming$7,768
PowellNorthwest College$4,962
SheridanNorthern Wyoming Community College District$4,830
RivertonCentral Wyoming College$4,800
CheyenneLaramie County Community College$4,613
CasperCasper College$4,470
TorringtonEastern Wyoming College$4,290
Rock SpringsWestern Wyoming Community College$4,230
Information in this article was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.



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