Westmoreland County Community College

Westmoreland County Community College is a public country school in a rural setting in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. Westmoreland County Community College was founded in 1970 and enrolls 4,645 undergrads and no graduate students.

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Is Westmoreland County Community College 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 school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what Westmoreland County Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Westmoreland County Community College

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.

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 Westmoreland County Community College 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.

Westmoreland County Community College'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. Westmoreland County Community College's endowment was valued at $2.4 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $6,076 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Westmoreland County Community College

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 aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

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

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Where is Westmoreland County Community College?

Westmoreland County Community College is located in the rural setting of Youngwood, Pennsylvania, less than an hour from Pittsburgh.

If you want to see Westmoreland County Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Youngwood, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Arnold Palmer Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Westmoreland County Community College and Youngwood are like without leaving home.

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