Eastern Wyoming College

https://ewc.wy.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,150

2023 Average Net Price

$6,831

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,418

29% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

50.7%

77 Graduates

About

Eastern Wyoming College is a higher education institution located in Goshen County, WY. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Eastern Wyoming College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (41 degrees awarded), Agricultural Business Operations (20 degrees), and Welding Technology (19 degrees).

In 2023, 211 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Wyoming College. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (175 degrees), 13.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Wyoming 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 Eastern Wyoming College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 90 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Wyoming 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 $6,831.

In 2023, 34% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Wyoming College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,150

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Eastern Wyoming College was $3,150. The cost of tuition at Eastern Wyoming 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 Eastern Wyoming College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,831

2023 Value

7.29%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Eastern Wyoming College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,831. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Eastern Wyoming College grew by 7.29%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Wyoming 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

$7,096

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Wyoming College was of $7,096 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.949% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Eastern Wyoming College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.86% with respect to 2022, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Wyoming 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 Eastern Wyoming College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 90 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

Eastern Wyoming College had a total enrollment of 1,418 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Wyoming College is 411 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,007. This means that 29% of students enrolled at Eastern Wyoming College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Wyoming College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 84% White, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino, 2.05% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.776% Black or African American, 0.212% Asian, and 0.141% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern Wyoming College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.6%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Wyoming College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,418 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Wyoming College is 411 and the part-time enrollment is 1,007. This means that 29% of students enrolled at Eastern Wyoming 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 Eastern Wyoming College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

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 Eastern Wyoming College was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Eastern Wyoming College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,191 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students
Two or More Races
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Wyoming College is 84% White, 9.66% Hispanic or Latino, 2.05% Two or More Races, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.776% Black or African American, 0.212% Asian, and 0.141% 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, 9 students (0.635%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 21 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Wyoming College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Wyoming College is white (175 degrees awarded). There were 13.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Eastern Wyoming College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (41 degrees awarded), followed by Agricultural Business Operations (20 degrees) and Welding Technology (19 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Wyoming College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (49 degrees awarded), Agriculture (34 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Wyoming College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,496,247 people), Secondary school teachers (475,381 people), Education administrators (249,323 people), Special education teachers (202,324 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (186,467 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Wyoming College in 2023 are Precision Production (49 degrees awarded), Agriculture (34 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (41 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Wyoming College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Eastern Wyoming College are Precision Production (49 degrees awarded), Agriculture (34 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (26 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (41 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (7 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Wyoming College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
41 degrees awarded
Agricultural Business Operations
20 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Eastern Wyoming College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 41 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

116

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 95 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Wyoming College, which is 0.819 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (116).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Wyoming College in Welding Technology. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Wyoming College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.56 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 29% of students graduating from Eastern Wyoming College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 37% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Eastern Wyoming College is Female and Two or More Races (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
175 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Wyoming College is white (175 degrees awarded). There were 13.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (13 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
92 degrees awarded
White Male
83 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Wyoming College is white female (92 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (83 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Wyoming College has an endowment valued at nearly $6.99M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.05M (15%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Eastern Wyoming College had a total salary expenditure of 20.5M. Eastern Wyoming College employs 13 Associate professors, 10 Assistant professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Eastern Wyoming College are Female Associate professor (8), Male Associate professor (5), and Male Assistant professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Wyoming College are: Management, with 24 employees, Service, with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Endowment

$6.99M

2023 Endowment

12.3%

growth from 2022

Eastern Wyoming College has an endowment valued at about $6.99M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Wyoming College grew 12.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.19M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Wyoming 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: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.52M

2023 Salaries

3.07%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Eastern Wyoming College paid a median of $5.52M in salaries, which represents 27% of their overall expenditure ($20.5M) and a 3.07% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.61% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$1.95M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Eastern Wyoming College paid a total of $1.95M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.3% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern Wyoming College were Associate professor with 13 employees, Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Wyoming College were Management with 24 employees, Service with 17 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern Wyoming College was Female Associate professor with 8 employees, Male Associate professor with 5 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 5 employees.

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

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