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This year at Northern Wyoming Community College District, we project that on average students will pay $10,863, while the advertised price of attendance is $20,053. That’s a difference of $9,190.
| Year | Net in-state price at Northern Wyoming Community College District | In-state sticker price at Northern Wyoming Community College District | Out-of-state sticker price at Northern Wyoming Community College District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $10,863 | $20,053 | $26,952 |
| 24-25 | $10,500 | $19,383 | $25,976 |
| 23-24 | $10,149 | $18,735 | $25,035 |
| 22-23 | $8,751 | $16,154 | $22,454 |
| 21-22 | $9,209 | $15,679 | $21,979 |
| 20-21 | $8,562 | $15,470 | $21,410 |
| 19-20 | $8,642 | $15,349 | $21,289 |
| 18-19 | $7,784 | $14,404 | $18,916 |
| 17-18 | $8,498 | $13,846 | $18,358 |
| 16-17 | $6,813 | $13,423 | $17,695 |
| 15-16 | $6,308 | $12,356 | $16,340 |
| 14-15 | $8,085 | $13,242 | $17,226 |
| 13-14 | $7,438 | $12,892 | $16,684 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Northern Wyoming Community College District this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $15,995, while students with incomes below $30K will pay around $9,592. That's a difference of $6,403.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Northern Wyoming Community College District |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $9,592 |
| $30K-$48K | $9,603 |
| $48K-$75K | $11,022 |
| $75K-$110K | $13,188 |
| >$110K | $15,995 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Northern Wyoming Community College District, over the last five years 41% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Northern Wyoming Community College District.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Northern Wyoming Community College District | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 19% | 24% |
| Asian | 35% | 38% |
| Black | 21% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 27% | 21% |
| White | 44% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 28% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 0% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Northern Wyoming Community College District, about 58% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Northern Wyoming Community College District has 4,559 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 54% of students are female.
And about 83% of students are white.