Sheridan College Campus, dome and mountains.

THE WISE APPROACH

Save up to $50,000 

  • The average cost (including tuition and fees) per semester to attend a community college is less than $2,000. That total rises to nearly $5,000 at a university and nearly $24,000 at a private school. Save up to $50,000 by choosing NWCCD first. 

  • Four out of 10 college bound high school graduates begin their college education at a community college, which saves them thousands of dollars on their education.

Make sure your credits transfer

  • NWCCD: Sheridan College & Gillette College has articulation agreements with a number of major universities. This guarantees the transfer of all credits earned at NWCCD.

State-of-the-Art

  • Backed by state-of-the-art technology technology at both Sheridan College and Gillette College our faculty continues to deliver an outstanding education to each of our students. Whether you’re after an Associate of Applied Science in any thing such as Dental Hygiene, Hospitality Management or Machine Tool Technology, the experience you will receive at Sheridan & Gillette Colleges are second to none. NWCCD is truly at the top of its game in delivering a quality education.

Why go to a Community College?

Community Colleges were developed to serve as a bridge from high school to college by providing courses that would transfer toward a bachelor’s degree and to prepare students for the job market by offering entry-level career training programs.

It’s apparent that community colleges have substantially altered the world of academia for both traditional and nontraditional students alike by continuing to provide a myriad of opportunities for students to begin or advance their education.

Benefits of attending a Community College over a four-year college include:

Cost:

You will save money by attending a Community College. The average nationwide cost to attend a community college is $1,700/semester (including tuition and fees). The nationwide average to attend a four-year institution is over $5,000/semester (including tuition and fees).

Most people attending a Community College do so in their hometown or a town near them so they can commute to classes. However, with the growing number of students beginning their education at a Community College, on-campus housing at these colleges are being built to accommodate its student body.

NWCCD: Sheridan College & Gillette College (Tuition, Fees, Housing & Board)
Not sure if you want to begin at a community college?

It’s not surprising to hear that 4 out of 10 high school graduates begin their college education at a community college. A community college is the perfect place to begin because at a community college you learn what it is like to be a college student and you are able to decide, if you haven’t already, what you’d like to major in. 

The four-year plan just isn’t for you:

Community colleges differ from universities in that they offer more specified programs of study. For instance, at Sheridan College & Gillette College, students can pursue an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, Welding, Diesel Technology, Business or even Medical Transcription. Sheridan College also offers certificate programs in Administrative Information Coordinator, Business, Criminal Justice, Diesel Technology, Drafting, Massage Therapy, Practical Nursing, Welding and more.
It’s no wonder that in the past five years there has been a nationwide increase in the number of students who begin at a community college. Sheridan College & Gillette College are no different. Our continuous efforts to provide students with the best possible education are something we at NWCCD are proud of.