Casper College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,150

25% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,261

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,400

41.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.1%

218 Graduates

About

Casper College is a higher education institution located in Natrona County, WY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Casper College were General Studies (79 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (53 degrees), and General Psychology (28 degrees).

In 2023, 723 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Casper College. 62.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (592 degrees), 10.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Casper College is $3,150, which is $−5,103 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Casper College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 375 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Casper College is $3,150, which is $5,103 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,261.

In 2023, 49% of undergraduate students attending Casper College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 14% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,150

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Casper College was $3,150. The cost of tuition at Casper College is $−5,103 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Casper College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,261

2023 Value

2.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Casper College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,261. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Casper College grew by 2.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Casper College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,190

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Casper College was of $8,190 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.06% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 15.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Casper College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Casper College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.9% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Casper College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Casper College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 375 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Casper College had a total enrollment of 3,400 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Casper College is 1,419 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,981. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Casper College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Casper College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.4% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% Two or More Races, 1.38% Black or African American, 1.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.941% Asian, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Casper College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.9%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Casper College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,400 students. The full-time enrollment at Casper College is 1,419 and the part-time enrollment is 1,981. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Casper College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Casper College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Casper College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Casper College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Casper College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,630 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
340 enrolled students
Two or More Races
124 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Casper College is 77.4% White, 10% Hispanic or Latino, 3.65% Two or More Races, 1.38% Black or African American, 1.18% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.941% Asian, and 0.118% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 127 students (3.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 179 more women than men received degrees from Casper College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Casper College is white (592 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Casper College is General Studies (79 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (53 degrees) and General Psychology (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Casper College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (57 degrees awarded), Protective Services (62 degrees), and Precision Production (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Casper College are Police officers (137,147 people), Other managers (120,812 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (63,689 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (63,284 people), and Software developers (50,419 people).

The most specialized majors at Casper College in 2023 are Agriculture (57 degrees awarded), Protective Services (62 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Legal (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Casper College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Casper College are Agriculture (57 degrees awarded), Protective Services (62 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Legal (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Casper College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,533,751 people), Elementary & secondary schools (355,951 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (342,518 people), Outpatient care centers (257,611 people), and Offices of physicians (212,606 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Casper College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
79 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
53 degrees awarded
General Psychology
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Casper College was General Studies with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Casper College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

272

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

451

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 272 degrees were awarded to men at Casper College, which is 0.603 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (451).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Casper College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Casper College in Fire Science & Fire-Fighting, which is 3.73 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Casper College in General Studies, which is 2.29 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Casper College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Casper College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
592 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Casper College is white (592 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

0.968% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
367 degrees awarded
White Male
225 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Casper College is white female (367 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (225 degrees).

Operations

Casper College has an endowment valued at nearly $39.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.97M (7.49%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Casper College had a total salary expenditure of 55.7M. Casper College employs 118 Instructors. Most academics at Casper College are Female Instructor (61), and Male Instructor (57).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Casper College are: Service, with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

Endowment

$39.7M

2023 Endowment

3.41%

growth from 2022

Casper College has an endowment valued at about $39.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Casper College grew 3.41% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Casper College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.7M - Federal
$933k - State
$241k - Local

As of 2023, Casper College received $2.7M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $933k from state grants and contracts, and $241k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$21.9M

2023 Salaries

1.01%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Casper College paid a median of $21.9M in salaries, which represents 39.3% of their overall expenditure ($55.7M) and a 1.01% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.29% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.13% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.8M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2023, Casper College paid a total of $7.8M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Casper College was Instructor with 118 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Casper College were Service with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 41 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Casper College was Female Instructor with 61 employees, and Male Instructor with 57 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Casper College.

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