Cost of Attendance

We want to provide you with a valuable education while also saving you money and minimizing student loan debt. The table below illustrates tuition rates based on student’s residency classification which includes the cost of 15 credits per semester for two semesters. All numbers provided below are good faith estimates to attend Sheridan College; these amounts are not based on actual charges and are subject to change.

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We will begin offering reduced on-campus housing and food costs and in-state tuition for everyone starting Fall 2025.

2025-2026 Estimated Annual Cost of Attendance

(2 Semesters/15 Credit Hours)

 

On Campus Housing Wyoming Resident Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees $4,830 $4,830 $4,830
Books, Course Materials, Supplies
& Equipment
$2,200 $2,200 $2,200
Housing & Food $10,350 $10,350 $10,350
Personal Expenses $1,735 $1,735 $1,735
Transportation $1,840 $1,840 $1,840
Estimated Annual Expense $20,955 $20,955 $20,955
Off Campus Housing Wyoming Resident Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees $4,830 $4,830 $4,830
Books, Course Materials, Supplies
& Equipment
$2,200 $2,200 $2,200
Housing & Food $14,580 $14,580 $14,580
Personal Expenses $1,735 $1,735 $1,735
Transportation $4,170 $4,170 $4,170
Estimated Annual Expense $27,515 $27,515 $27,515
Living with Family Member Wyoming Resident Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees $4,830 $4,830 $4,830
Books, Course Materials, Supplies
& Equipment
$2,200 $2,200 $2,200
Food & Housing $5,105 $5,105 $5,105
Personal Expenses $1,735 $1,735 $1,735
Transportation $4,170 $4,170 $4,170
Estimated Annual Expense $18,040 $18,040 $18,040


*The cost of attendance is the total amount of money you are recommended to have to cover all of the items that it will cost you to go to school. Students who file the FAFSA are assigned a cost of attendance, and their total aid received through the Financial Aid Office cannot exceed their assigned cost of attendance. All items listed in the Cost of Attendance (COA) are considered to be good faith estimates and are subject to change.

Additional Information

The estimated cost for tuition and fees is based upon 15 credits during the 2025-2026 academic year (includes fall 2025 and spring 2026 semesters). If you plan to enroll for more (or less) than 15 credits, adjust your tuition and fee costs so that you will have a more accurate estimate of your expenses. The book allowance is based upon an average across all programs.

If you receive any federal financial aid, the total amount of financial aid assistance you receive from all sources (includes the Pell Grant, student and parent loans, work-study, scholarships, tuition benefits, athletic scholarships, etc.) cannot exceed your total cost of attendance (COA). If your total amount of financial aid assistance exceeds your COA, federal law requires NWCCD to reduce your financial aid to eliminate the overage. If you borrow federal direct student loans or receive a federal parent plus loan, a loan origination fee component will be included in your total cost of attendance.

The student’s actual costs for housing, food, personal expenses, and transportation will vary depending upon the options selected and individual spending habits.

The costs listed in the COA chart reflect estimates for the average expenses for students in each category. Students who enroll in one of the programs below should anticipate additional costs associated to the purchase of required supplies for the program and will exceed the average amount listed in the COA charts above. The amounts listed represent an average cost of course materials, supplies, and equipment. Instructors of these programs will be able to provide students with a detailed list.

 

 

Program Name First Year Supplies Second Year Supplies Notes about costs
Art $1,100 $510 These amounts include course fees charged by Art classes. All costs cover the art supplies utilized in the classroom.
Commercial Motor Vehicle $1,815 N/A
Course fees are paid by students to cover consumable supply costs incurred by the institution. Other fees are associated with third-party vendor costs paid directly by students.
Construction Technology $3,880 $2,700 This listed amount includes course fees, tools, safety equipment, all-weather gear, gas for travel to job sites, course materials for class projects, and course fees.
Dental Hygiene $13,545 $10,970

• Background Check: A process where a person’s criminal history, employment records, and other relevant data are reviewed to ensure suitability for a specific role or licensing.

• CPR Certification: Certification indicating that a person has been trained in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to provide emergency life-saving assistance in the event of cardiac arrest.

• Drug Screening: A test to check for the presence of illegal drugs or certain medications in a person’s system, commonly required for professional licensing or employment.

• Exam Fees (CRDTS, NBDHE, State License): Fees associated with various licensing and certification exams required for dental hygienists.

• Examplify: A software program used for secure online testing and exam-taking in educational settings. It ensures academic integrity during tests by preventing cheating or unauthorized access to materials.

• Fingerprinting: The process of taking a person’s fingerprints for background checks, often required as part of the licensing or certification process in healthcare or other professional fields.

• Immunizations: Vaccinations required to prevent the spread of diseases, often necessary to meet health and safety standards for healthcare workers or students in healthcare programs.

• LA Simulator: A simulation tool or software used for learning and practicing skills related to local anesthesia (LA) in the dental hygiene program.

• Lexicomp: A comprehensive drug reference software, often used in healthcare settings to provide information about medications, including dosages, side effects, interactions, and patient safety guidelines.

• Physical Exam: A medical examination by a healthcare provider to assess overall health, often required for employment, school enrollment, or licensure in certain fields.

• Radiology Badge: A badge or dosimeter worn by students or professionals in radiology to monitor radiation exposure during X-ray procedures.

• Turning Point Clicker License: Refers to a license for a response system (clicker) used in classrooms for interactive polling, quizzes, and student engagement during lectures.

The dental hygiene instrument kits contain a variety of specialized tools necessary for dental hygiene procedures, such as mirrors, probes, explorers, and scalers. These instruments are essential for both learning and practicing dental hygiene care. The kits are divided into a first-year kit and a second-year kit, each designed to assist students in developing and refining their skills throughout the program.

The department orders the instruments and sells them through the bookstore, allowing students to use their financial aid for the purchase. If a student does not have financial aid, they will still purchase the dental hygiene instruments through the bookstore.

Diesel Technology $3,440 $2,740 Costs include course fees, course materials, safety equipment, and course supplies.
Farrier Science $3,300 N/A Course fees cover the cost to purchase farrier hand tools for each student. Upon successful completion of the certificate, the student is able to keep the tools.
Machine Tool $2,200 $340 Costs include course fees, course materials, and required tools. Please request a list of required tools from the Department directly.
Massage Therapy $440 N/A
Currently, students are responsible for covering the costs of their background checks, CPR training materials and certification cards, ABMP memberships, textbooks, and insurance. Each of these components plays an integral role in the massage therapy education process, equipping students with the necessary credentials and resources to uphold the highest professional standards and ensure the delivery of quality care in their future practice.

 

At the completion of the Massage Therapy program at Sheridan College students may choose to take the MBLEx exam through the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards. The current fee to take the MBLEx is $265 (not included in total to the left). Students are encouraged to take the exam to get board certified, even though the state of Wyoming doesn’t currently require it.

Nursing $4,295 $2,175 These costs include, but are not limited to, uniforms, program fees, testing fees, physical exam cost, vaccinations, and Sim Center fee.
Welding Technology $2,300 $400 Costs include course fees, course materials, safety equipment, and course supplies.


*The cost of attendance is the total amount of money you are recommended to have to cover all of the items that it will cost you to go to school. Students who file the FAFSA are assigned a cost of attendance, and their total aid received through the Financial Aid Office cannot exceed their assigned cost of attendance. All items listed in the Cost of Attendance (COA) are considered to be good faith estimates and are subject to change.

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