List of colleges and universities in Wyoming facts for kids
Wyoming is a state in the western United States. It has many great places where students can continue their education after high school. These places are often called colleges or universities. They offer different types of learning, from short programs to longer degrees.
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Colleges and Universities in Wyoming
Wyoming has a variety of colleges and universities. These schools help students learn new skills and get ready for jobs or more advanced studies. Some schools are public, meaning they get money from the state. Others are private, and some are community colleges that offer two-year programs.
Types of Schools
- Community Colleges: These schools offer two-year programs that lead to an Associate's degree. Many students start here and then transfer to a four-year university.
- Universities: These schools offer four-year programs that lead to a Bachelor's degree. They also offer advanced degrees like Master's or Doctoral degrees.
- Private Colleges: These are often smaller schools. They might focus on specific subjects or have a particular mission.
- For-Profit Schools: These schools are run like businesses. They focus on job training in specific fields.
- Tribal Colleges: These schools are usually located on Native American reservations. They offer education that often includes tribal culture and history.
Wyoming's Higher Education Institutions
Here is a list of the main colleges and universities you can find in Wyoming. It shows where they are, what kind of school they are, and how many students attend.
| Name | Location | Type of School | Year Founded | Number of Students | Male %/ Female % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper College | Casper | Community College (Associate's) | 1944 | 4,192 | 42%/58% |
| Central Wyoming College | Riverton | Community College (Associate's) | 1966 | 2,024 | 39%/61% |
| Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington | Community College (Associate's) | 1948 | 1,505 | 38%/62% |
| Gillette College | Gillette | Community College (Associate's) | 1969 | 2,165 | 48%/52% |
| Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne | Community College (Associate's) | 1968 | 4,763 | 41%/59% |
| Northwest College | Powell | Community College (Associate's) | 1946 | 1,747 | 39%/61% |
| Sheridan College | Sheridan | Community College (Associate's) | 1948 | 3,277 | 48%/52% |
| Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs | Community College (Associate's) | 1959 | 3,322 | 51%/49% |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie | Public University (Doctoral) | 1886 | 12,875 | 47%/52% |
| Wyoming Catholic College | Lander | Private College (Baccalaureate) | 2005 | 361 | 62%/38% |
| Wyoming Technical Institute (WyoTech) | Laramie | For-Profit School (Associate's) | 1966 | 1,495 | 97%/3% |
| Wind River Tribal College | Fort Washakie | Tribal College (Associate's) | 1997 | 50 |
More Information
If you want to learn more about colleges and universities, check out these links:
- Higher education in the United States
- List of college athletic programs in Wyoming
- List of American institutions of higher education
- List of colleges and universities
