ABOUT NWCCD
The Northern Wyoming Community College District is northern Wyoming’s educational epicenter. Encompassing three separate counties, and serving an estimated 4,000 students annually, Sheridan College, Gillette College and outreach centers in Buffalo, Kaycee and Wright, provide the educational framework for Wyoming’s current and future workforce. NWCCD is dedicated to serving the needs of its students through engaging lectures, hands-on learning using state-of-the-art technology, and by employing an enthusiastic staff whose number one goal is student success.
Degree and Training Options
Sheridan College and Gillette College offer associate of arts, associate of fine arts, associate of science, and associate of applied science degrees, certificate programs, and program tracks that prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition, students may elect to enroll in career training, professional development courses and/or vocational/technical programs.
Advanced Degrees Through Distance Learning
A number of master’s and doctorate programs are available through distance learning agreements with four-year colleges and universities.
Our Campuses & Locations
Sheridan College
| Sheridan College Main Campus 3059 Coffeen Avenue Sheridan, WY Sheridan College Main Street 171 N. Main Street Sheridan, WY Sheridan College Broadway Center 245 Broadway Sheridan, WY Sheridan College Construction Technologies 244 N. Brooks Street Sheridan, WY Wyoming Culinary Institute 1841 S. Sheridan Avenue Sheridan, WY |
SHERIDAN COLLEGE PO Box 1500 Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 674-6446 (800) 913-9139 Sheridan College in Johnson County Main Street Buffalo, WY (307) 674-6446, ext. 6000 (307) 684-2001 Spear-O-Wigwam Mountain Campus Located on Forest Service Road 293 Big Horn National Forest Johnson County |
Gillette College
| Gillette College Main Campus 300 W. Sinclair Gillette, WY Gillette College Wright Outreach City Hall Wright, WY |
GILLETTE COLLEGE 300 W. Sinclair Gillette, WY 82718 (307) 686-0254 (800) 544-5538 |
Accreditation/Memberships
Northern Wyoming Community College District is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Certification is available in some technical programs through state and national program accreditation.
NWCCD’s Nursing Program is approved by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
The College maintains institutional memberships in the American Association of Community Colleges, Council of North Central Two‐Year Colleges, the National Junior College Athletic Association and other professional organizations.
Student Characteristics
| Total unduplicated fall headcount: | 4,356 |
| Full-time Equivalent: | 2,606.4 |
| Wyoming Residents: | 85.3% |
| From Sheridan, Johnson or Campbell counties: | 68.9% |
| Women: | 47.0% |
| Average age: | 27.9 years |
| Median age: | 21.6 years |
| 2011-2012 Graduation Awards: | 577 |
| Full-time enrolled students: | 1,338 |
| Men / Women | 42.6% / 57.3% |
| Hispanic, any race | 4.4% |
| American Indian | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Black | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander |
0.1% |
| White | 87.0% |
| Two or more races | 1.7% |
| Non-resident Alien | 1.6% |
| unknown | 0% |
| 2011-2012 Full-time Student Federal PELL grant recipients | |
| Men / Women | 38.4% / 61.6% |
| Hispanic, any race | 5.8% |
| American Indian | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Black | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander |
0.2% |
| White | 84.6% |
| Two or more races | 0.5% |
| Non-resident Alien | 0.0% |
| unknown | 0.0% |
Economic Impact
| FY13 District Budget: | $48 Million |
| Employees (IPEDS, Fall 2011): | 269 full-time |
| 164 part-time | |
| Budgeted Payroll (Salary & Benefits): | $25 Million |
| Financial Aid: | $5.7 million (awarded annually) |
