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2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Bronze

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Small Community College
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Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, WY
3,279
Western Wyoming Community College is located in Southwest Wyoming and is the home of the Mustangs. As the next generation of visionaries, we feel college shouldn’t be expensive. That’s why our focus is to make it as affordable as possible for you, without sacrificing quality education. Attending Western is a great first step in finding a career you are passionate about and will ultimately help you land a fulfilling job in the future. These first two years of college you will be able to save an average of $34k compared to attending a university. Same course work, just a lower cost!

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Military Veterans

Not sure what you want to be? No problem! We have tools to evaluate your strengths and skill sets to help discover jobs that fit you best. You can complete your core requirements here for the first two years of college! Want a career that takes you into the workforce in two years or less? Western is known for its Manufacturing and Industry programs as well as our business partners. There are several programs to choose from, including our new certificate and associate degree in Powerline Technology. Western also offers FastTrack for Business majors that can be completed in 16 months or less, solely online. See all program offerings on page four.

Military Spouses

Additionally at Western we like to say, “you can be a big fish, in a small pond.” With fewer students at community colleges, you have a greater chance for leadership roles and research projects than bigger institutions. Classes are smaller and professor doors are always open to help you succeed in your coursework and build a network of supporters. Start building your portfolio today!
Average yearly costs for a full-time student:

Tuition:

$3,150

Fees:

$1,080

Housing:

$5,464

Meals:

$3,416

Books:

$1,500

Other:

$2,560

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2026-2027 Military Friendly® School Bronze

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Small Community College

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