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? CASPER COLLEGE G-13

125 College Dr.
Casper, WY 82601-4699
Tel: (307)268-2110
Free: 800-442-2963
Admissions: (307)268-2220
Fax: (307)268-2682
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.caspercollege.edu/

Description:

District-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wyoming Community College Commission. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1945. Setting: 125-acre small town campus. Total enrollment: 4,285. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 14:1. 1,046 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 1,896 students, 60% women, 40% men. Part-time: 2,389 students, 60% women, 40% men. Students come from 40 states and territories, 15 other countries, 8% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 3% Hispanic, 1% black, 0.4% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 45% 25 or older, 15% live on campus, 6% transferred in. Retention: 61% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at Great Falls University, University of Wyoming-Casper Campus, University of North Dakota, University of Maryland. ROTC: Army (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission for state residents. Options: electronic application, early admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 8/15. Notification: continuous until 8/15.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $1416 full-time, $59 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $4272 full-time, $178 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $168 full-time, $7 per credit part-time. College room and board: $3590.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Most popular organizations: Student Senate, Student Activities Board, Agriculture Club, Theater Club, Phi Theta Kappa. Major annual events: Casino Night, Back to School Dance, Weekend of Welcome. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, late night transport-escort service. 400 college housing spaces available; 359 were occupied in 2003-04. Option: coed housing available. Goodstein Library with 118,000 books, 500 serials, an OPAC, and a Web page. 130 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Rich in oil and uranium, Casper is Wyoming's leading industrial city. Cattle and sheep ranches in the surrounding area provide the basis for the city's wool and livestock markets. Situated at the foot of Casper Mountain in the approximate geographic center of Wyoming, the climate is invigorating with 300 days of sunshine each year. The community has 70 churches, a hospital, library, symphony orchestra, theatre group, a mall, 11 theatres and a community concert series. Local recreation includes tennis, golf, trap shooting, a multipurpose event center, swimming pools, bowling alleys, excellent fishing and hunting, city and mountain parks, archery and rifle ranges, and a ski area. Several rodeos are held here each year, as well as skiing and mountain climbing events.

? CENTRAL WYOMING COLLEGE G-9

2660 Peck Ave.
Riverton, WY 82501-2273
Tel: (307)855-2000
Free: 800-735-8418
Admissions: (307)855-2231
Fax: (307)855-2092
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.cwc.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wyoming Community College Commission. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1966. Setting: 200-acre small town campus. Endowment: $3.9 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3705 per student. Total enrollment: 1,637. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 14:1. 346 applied, 100% were admitted. 8% from top 10% of their high school class, 24% from top quarter, 55% from top half. 2 valedictorians. Full-time: 696 students, 65% women, 35% men. Part-time: 941 students, 65% women, 35% men. Students come from 39 states and territories, 6 other countries, 4% from out-of-state, 19% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 0.5% black, 0.2% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 2% international, 41% 25 or older, 9% live on campus, 12% transferred in. Retention: 51% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs. Off campus study.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing program. Options: Peterson's Universal Application, early admission, deferred admission. Recommended: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $1416 full-time, $59 per credit part-time. Nonresident tuition: $4272 full-time, $178 per credit part-time. Mandatory fees: $528 full-time, $22 per credit part-time. College room and board: $3060. College room only: $1460.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 18 open to all. Most popular organizations: Multi-Cultural Club, La Vida Nueva Club, Fellowship of College Christians, Quality Leaders, Science Club. Major annual events: I Hate Winter Dance, theater and music productions, Final Feed. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols. 180 college housing spaces available; 163 were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Option: coed housing available. Central Wyoming College Library with 78,167 books, 33,700 microform titles, 183 serials, 1,256 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $177,656. 323 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Located in the lower Wind River Basin, Riverton (population 10,000) is the center of a large farming, lumbering and livestock producing region. The area has a stimulating climate with a summer average temperature of 66 degrees and a winter average of 35 degrees. There are less than 10 inches of rainfall annually. The community is accessed by bus and air lines. There are 25 churches, a modern library, 2 hospitals, 3 clinics, and good shopping available. Local recreation facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, and provide for golf, baseball, bowling, hunting, fishing, boating, water skiing, snow skiing, rock hunting, and hiking. An Antique Museum, the Wind River Indian Reservation, and many national and state parks are of interest. Part-time employment is available for students.

? EASTERN WYOMING COLLEGE I-17

3200 West C St.
Torrington, WY 82240-1699
Tel: (307)532-8200
Free: 800-658-3195
Admissions: (307)532-8257
Fax: (307)532-8222
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ewc.wy.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wyoming Community College Commission. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1948. Setting: 40-acre rural campus. Total enrollment: 1,346. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 13:1. 4% from top 10% of their high school class, 16% from top quarter, 45% from top half. Full-time: 522 students, 60% women, 40% men. Part-time: 824 students, 72% women, 28% men. Students come from 23 states and territories, 3 other countries, 26% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 1% black, 0% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 32% 25 or older, 26% live on campus, 4% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Options: Peterson's Universal Application, electronic application, early admission. Recommended: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Preference given to state residents.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $1416 full-time, $59 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $4272 full-time, $178 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $384 full-time, $16 per credit hour part-time. College room and board: $3220. College room only: $1364.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 17 open to all. Most popular organizations: Criminal Justice Club, Veterinary Technology Club, Student Senate, Music Club, Rodeo Club. Major annual events: school dances, Night of Elegance (dinner/formal dance), fall Welcome Back picnic. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, controlled dormitory access. 160 college housing spaces available. Options: coed, men-only, women-only housing available. Eastern Wyoming College Library with an OPAC and a Web page. 124 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Torrington is located in the southeastern part of the state, and is a small western town in a rural environment. The climate is invigorating, but relatively mild.

? LARAMIE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE L-16

1400 East College Dr.
Cheyenne, WY 82007-3299
Tel: (307)778-5222
Admissions: (307)778-1242
Fax: (307)778-1399
Web Site: http://www.lccc.wy.edu/

Description:

State-supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wyoming Community College Commission. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1968. Setting: 270-acre small town campus. Endowment: $5.8 million. Total enrollment: 4,603. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 18:1. 1,561 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 1,704 students, 58% women, 42% men. Part-time: 2,899 students, 62% women, 38% men. Students come from 40 states and territories, 14 other countries, 7% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 2% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.4% international, 45% 25 or older, 2% live on campus, 4% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at Albany County Campus, Eastern Laramie County Campus. ROTC: Air Force (c).

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for nursing, radiological technology, equine studies, dental hygiene programs. Options: electronic application, early admission. Required: high school transcript. Required for some: interview. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous until 8/31.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $20. State resident tuition: $2004 full-time, $83.50 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $4860 full-time, $202.50 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $24.50 per credit hour part-time. College room and board: $5024.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 35 open to all. Most popular organizations: Block and Bridle Club, Phi Theta Kappa, music, Student Nurses Association, STAR Club. Major annual events: Orientation, Fall All-Campus Barbeque, Homecoming Week. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour patrols, controlled dormitory access. 84 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Option: coed housing available. Laramie County Community College Library with 51,872 books, 187,739 microform titles, 323 serials, 31,514 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $622,708. 720 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from off-campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Founded in 1867, Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming. It is located on a rolling plain at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and has a population of 52,000. The town keeps the spirit of the"Wild West" with its well-known annual Cheyenne Frontier Days celebration held in July. The State Capitol, State Museum, and Cheyenne Art Center are features of the city.

? NORTHWEST COLLEGE B-8

231 West 6th St.
Powell, WY 82435-1898
Tel: (307)754-6000
Free: 800-560-4692
Admissions: (307)754-6043
Fax: (307)754-6700
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.northwestcollege.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wyoming Community College Commission. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1946. Setting: 75-acre rural campus. Endowment: $6.1 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3802 per student. Total enrollment: 1,711. 1,160 applied, 83% were admitted. 8% from top 10% of their high school class, 14% from top quarter, 36% from top half. Full-time: 1,121 students, 57% women, 43% men. Part-time: 590 students, 69% women, 31% men. Students come from 23 states and territories, 27% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 0.4% international, 23% 25 or older, 46% live on campus, 6% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, honors program, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Study abroad program.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission for state residents, except for nursing program. Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Recommended: minimum 2.0 high school GPA. Required for some: SAT or ACT, ACT COMPASS. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: 8/15. Notification: continuous.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 40 open to all. Major annual event: homecoming/Alumni Reunion. Student services: health clinic, personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 560 college housing spaces available; 374 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Options: coed, women-only housing available. John Taggart Hinckley Library plus 1 other with 55,330 books, 79,002 microform titles, 1,738 serials, 741 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $255,907. 300 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms. Staffed computer lab on campus.

? SHERIDAN COLLEGE-GILLETTE CAMPUS C-14

300 West Sinclair St.
Gillette, WY 82718
Tel: (307)686-0254
Web Site: http://www.sheridan.edu/index_live.asp?id=2

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Founded 2003. Calendar: semesters.

? SHERIDAN COLLEGE-SHERIDAN AND GILLETTE B-11

PO Box 1500
Sheridan, WY 82801-1500
Tel: (307)674-6446
Free: 800-913-9139
Fax: (307)674-7205
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.sheridan.edu/

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Part of Wyoming Community College Commission. Awards certificates, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1948. Setting: 124-acre small town campus. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $3973 per student. Total enrollment: 2,895. Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 14:1. Full-time: 1,047 students, 61% women, 39% men. Part-time: 1,848 students, 55% women, 45% men. Students come from 31 states and territories, 3 other countries, 9% from out-of-state, 2% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 38% 25 or older, 20% live on campus, 3% transferred in. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, self-designed majors, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships. Off campus study at Western Wyoming Community College.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except for dental hygiene, nursing programs. Options: Peterson's Universal Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Recommended: high school transcript. Required for some: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling. Notification: continuous.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $1416 full-time, $59 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $4248 full-time, $177 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $480 full-time, $20 per credit hour part-time. College room and board: $3920.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group. Social organizations: 20 open to all. Most popular organizations: student government, Phi Theta Kappa, Art Club, Nursing Club, Police Science Club. Major annual events: Homecoming, Campus Craze, Christmas Dance. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, student patrols, controlled dormitory access, night patrols by certified officers. 260 college housing spaces available; 200 were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Options: coed, women-only housing available. Griffith Memorial Library plus 1 other with 46,589 books, 52,511 microform titles, 545 serials, 17,122 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $433,040. 200 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

The town of Sheridan is located in northeastern Wyoming at the foot of the scenic Big Horn Mountains. The Big Horns rise to 13,165 feet above Sheridan's 3,745-foot elevation and provide year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation from wilderness hiking to rock climbing, skiing, camping, hunting and fishing. With a population of about 16,000, Sheridan retains an atmosphere of small-town friendliness while offering its citizens many fine services. The YMCA, Sheridan Recreation District, and other organizations provide activities for all ages. The community also supports a number of high-quality programs for the visual and performing arts.

? UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING K-14

Laramie, WY 82070
Tel: (307)766-1121
Free: 800-342-5996
Admissions: (307)766-4272
Fax: (307)766-2271
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.uwyo.edu/

Description:

State-supported, university, coed. Awards bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first professional degrees and post-master's certificates. Founded 1886. Setting: 785-acre small town campus. Endowment: $190 million. Research spending for 2004 fiscal year: $37.6 million. Educational spending for 2005 fiscal year: $9198 per student. Total enrollment: 13,126. Faculty: 704 (651 full-time, 53 part-time). Student-undergrad faculty ratio is 15:1. 3,155 applied, 95% were admitted. 20% from top 10% of their high school class, 48% from top quarter, 80% from top half. Full-time: 7,699 students, 50% women, 50% men. Part-time: 1,811 students, 68% women, 32% men. Students come from 53 states and territories, 46 other countries, 30% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 4% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 1% international, 20% 25 or older, 20% live on campus, 11% transferred in. Retention: 74% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Academic areas with the most degrees conferred: business/marketing; education; engineering. Core. Calendar: semesters. ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, accelerated degree program, self-designed majors, honors program, independent study, distance learning, double major, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, external degree program, internships, graduate courses open to undergrads. Off campus study. Study abroad program. ROTC: Army, Air Force.

Entrance Requirements:

Options: Peterson's Universal Application, Common Application, electronic application, deferred admission, international baccalaureate accepted. Required: minimum 2.75 high school GPA. Required for some: high school transcript, minimum 3.0 high school GPA, SAT or ACT. Application deadline: 8/10. Notification: continuous. Preference given to qualified graduates of Wyoming high schools.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $30. State resident tuition: $2760 full-time, $92 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $9150 full-time, $305 per credit hour part-time. Mandatory fees: $666 full-time, $162 per term part-time. Full-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, location, program, and reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load, location, program, and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $6240. College room only: $2709. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, marching band, student-run newspaper, radio station. Social organizations: 180 open to all; national fraternities, national sororities. Most popular organizations: Golden Key, SPURS, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, MECHA. Major annual events: homecoming, Resource Fair, Club Day. Student services: legal services, health clinic, personal-psychological counseling, women's center. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, student patrols, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access. 1,860 college housing spaces available; 1,839 were occupied in 2003-04. Freshmen guaranteed college housing. On-campus residence required in freshman year. Option: coed housing available. William Robertson Coe Library plus 8 others with 1.3 million books, 3 million microform titles, 12,632 serials, 4,641 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $7.8 million. 950 computers available on campus for general student use. Computer purchase/lease plans available. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

Named for Jacques LaRamie, an early trapper for the American Fur Company, Laramie was established in 1868. Today, the community is known as the "Gem City of the Plains." The mean annual temperature is 42 degrees. The city is accessible by air and bus lines. There are 24 churches in the area, representing 20 different religious denominations, a full-service hospital, library, and civic and fraternal organizations serving the community. Local recreation includes 2 movie theaters, bowling, golf, hunting, fishing, and nearby Snowy Range ski area. An annual rodeo and jubilee are held in July.

? WESTERN WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGE J-7

PO Box 428
Rock Springs, WY 82902-0428
Tel: (307)382-1600
Free: 800-226-1181
Admissions: (307)382-1647
Fax: (307)382-1636
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.wwcc.wy.edu

Description:

State and locally supported, 2-year, coed. Awards certificates, diplomas, transfer associate, and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1959. Setting: 10-acre small town campus. Endowment: $6 million. Total enrollment: 2,654. 1,137 applied, 79% were admitted. Full-time: 1,099 students, 60% women, 40% men. Part-time: 1,555 students, 65% women, 35% men. Students come from 12 states and territories, 17 other countries, 7% from out-of-state, 1% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 3% international, 47% 25 or older, 13% live on campus, 3% transferred in. Retention: 47% of full-time freshmen returned the following year. Core. Calendar: semesters. Academic remediation for entering students, ESL program, services for LD students, advanced placement, freshman honors college, honors program, independent study, distance learning, summer session for credit, part-time degree program, adult/continuing education programs, co-op programs and internships.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission except nursing program. Options: Common Application, electronic application, early admission, deferred admission. Required: high school transcript. Placement: ACT COMPASS required; SAT or ACT recommended. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Costs Per Year:

Application fee: $0. State resident tuition: $1658 full-time, $70 per credit hour part-time. Nonresident tuition: $4418 full-time, $185 per credit hour part-time. Full-time tuition varies according to reciprocity agreements. Part-time tuition varies according to course load and reciprocity agreements. College room and board: $3033. College room only: $1474. Room and board charges vary according to board plan and housing facility.

Collegiate Environment:

Orientation program. Drama-theater group, choral group, student-run newspaper. Social organizations: 20 open to all. Most popular organizations: Phi Theta Kappa, Students Without Borders (international club), Residence Hall Association, Associated Student Government, LDSSA. Major annual events: Campusfest, Kick-off Day, ASG Awards Event. Student services: personal-psychological counseling. Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices, late night transport-escort service, controlled dormitory access, patrols by trained security personnel from 4 p.m. to 8 a.m., 24-hour patrols on weekends and holidays. 350 college housing spaces available; all were occupied in 2003-04. No special consideration for freshman housing applicants. Option: coed housing available. Hay Library with 115,000 books, 25,000 microform titles, 175 serials, 3,500 audiovisual materials, an OPAC, and a Web page. Operations spending for 2004 fiscal year: $332,260. 350 computers available on campus for general student use. A campuswide network can be accessed from student residence rooms and from off campus. Staffed computer lab on campus.

Community Environment:

This is a rural area with a cold, dry climate. Airlines, the railroad, bus lines, and Routes 30, 1-80, and 191 make the city accessible. There are a public library, churches of major denominations, a hospital, a mental health clinic and major civic and fraternal organizations are active in the community. The city has adequate shopping facilities. Local recreation includes theatres, a drive-in, bowling, hunting, fishing, and hiking. Nearby attractions include Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, the Wind River Mountains and the Bridger Wilderness. A county fair is held annually. Some part-time work is available.

? WYOTECH K-14

4373 North Third St.
Laramie, WY 82072-9519
Tel: (307)742-3776
Free: 800-521-7158
Web Site: http://www.wyotech.com/

Description:

Proprietary, 2-year, coed. Awards diplomas and terminal associate degrees. Founded 1966. Setting: rural campus. Total enrollment: 2,011. 784 applied, 100% were admitted. Full-time: 2,011 students, 2% women, 98% men. 2% Native American, 7% Hispanic, 1% black, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander. Core. Calendar: 9-month program. Services for LD students.

Entrance Requirements:

Open admission. Option: Common Application. Required: high school transcript. Entrance: noncompetitive. Application deadline: Rolling.

Collegiate Environment:

Student services: personal-psychological counseling. 1,214 college housing spaces available; 930 were occupied in 2003-04. 42 computers available on campus for general student use. Staffed computer lab on campus.

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