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Community University

Casper College

Casper College stands as one of the largest community colleges in Wyoming, offering over 130 programs with an affordable education focused on student success and hands-on learning.

Casper, WYcity 200 acres
$9,465AVG NET PRICE
3,400STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023

THE SIGNATURE

Casper College Report Card

Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.

Established in 1945 as the state's first junior college, Casper College has grown into a comprehensive two-year institution serving students from Wyoming, the United States, and beyond. The campus is nestled between Casper Mountain and the North Platte River on over 200 acres, providing a scenic setting where wildlife is common and students can enjoy sunrises or sunsets year-round.

The college operates under a Students First philosophy that prioritizes holistic support, accessible excellence, and individualized attention. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, the institution ensures that learners receive personalized advising and small class sizes rather than feeling like just another number in a large system.

AT A GLANCE
TypeCommunityTwo years
Settingcity 200 acres
Calendarsemester

GETTING IN

Admissions

Casper College welcomes applicants from Wyoming, the United States, and internationally with a focus on accessibility and student success. The institution provides resources for recent high school graduates as well as returning adults seeking new skills or career changes.

APPLICATION FEE

No application fee.

WHAT IT COSTS

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.

Source: IPEDS 2023

IN-STATE TUITION & FEES

$4,410/yr

Out-of-state: $10,710/yr. Wyoming residents pay roughly 59% less.

Net price by income band

$6,475
$0–$30,000
$6,686
$30,001–$48,000
$8,030
$48,001–$75,000
$10,729
$75,001–$110,000
$11,685
$110,001+

AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID

$9,465/yr

▲ 17% since 2020-2149% receive grants or scholarships

Average grant or scholarship aid $5,123.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Academics

The college offers more than 130 academic and technical programs designed to lead students toward fulfilling careers or seamless transfers to four-year universities. Known for its hands-on learning approach, the campus features interactive classrooms where instructors offer one-on-one advising in challenging and rewarding environments.

Student–faculty ratio

14:1

First-year retention

66%

Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.

Bachelor-level fields offered

0

Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS

CAMPUS LIFE

Campus & Housing

Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.

University-controlled housing capacity

441

Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.

Setting

city 200 acres

AFTER GRADUATION

Student outcomes

Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.

Source: College Scorecard 2025

Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry

$40,935

Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.

Working after 10 yrs

82.4%

Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.

Earning more than a high-school graduate

63.4%

63.4% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with Casper College.