Central Wyoming College

Central Wyoming College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Riverton, Wyoming. Central was founded in 1966 and enrolls 2,016 undergrads and no graduate students. Central offers housing for up to 225 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 40% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Central! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Central's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Central students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Central, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Central has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Central on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Central on the Student Life page.

2021 Central Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Average GPA	3.1
In-State Tuition	$2,256
Out-of-State	$6,768
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Central a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Central offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Central

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 54% of students who start at Central return for their second year of college. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Central Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Central's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Central's endowment was valued at $20 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $8,446 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Central

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Central. Based on this information, how does Central sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Central a good school for you?

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Where is Central Wyoming College Located?

Central is located in the small town setting of Riverton, Wyoming.

If you want to see Central for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Riverton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Riverton Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Central and Riverton are like without leaving home.

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