2024 Wyoming Colleges Graduation Rate Comparison
For the academic year 2022-2023, the average graduation rate at Wyoming colleges is 49.7%. The graduation rate is calculated by number of completers by dividing number of candidates. The completers have completed their degree/certificate within 150% of normal time, for example within 6 years for 4-years BS degree program. The average transfer-out rate is 16.2% and the average retention rate is 66.7% (full-time students).
Wyoming College Graduation, Transfer-out, Retention Rate Statistics
The next list shows the colleges with the highest and lowest graduation rate and more relative statistics. For that, we include only 4-year colleges and having more than 500 enrolled students.
- University of Wyoming has the highest graduation rate of 60% and Laramie County Community College has the lowest graduation rate of 31% and .
- Laramie County Community College has the highest transfer-out rate of 24% and Northwest College has the lowest transfer-out rate of 15% and .
- University of Wyoming has the highest retention rate of 75% and Central Wyoming College has the lowest retention rate of 44% and .
Graduation Rate Comparison Between Wyoming Colleges
The following table lists Wyoming colleges with graduation, transfer-out, and retention rate. The graduation rate is based on the number of completers who completed their program within 150% normal time (i.e. within 6 years for 4 years B.S. degrees).
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| College Name | Graduation Rate | Transfer-out Rate | Retention Rate (full-time) | Retention Rate (part-time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper College Casper, WY Public, 2-4 years | 39% | 14% | 72% | 42 |
| Central Wyoming College Riverton, WY Public, 4 years four-years | 40% | 19% | 44% | - |
| Eastern Wyoming College Torrington, WY Public, 2-4 years | 51% | 14% | 68% | 42 |
| Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY Public, 4 years four-years | 31% | 24% | - | - |
| Northwest College Powell, WY Public, 4 years four-years | 44% | 15% | - | - |
| Northern Wyoming Community College District Sheridan, WY Public, 2-4 years | 43% | 16% | 61% | 30 |
| Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY Public, 4 years four-years | 33% | 18% | - | - |
| Cheeks Beauty Academy Cheyenne, WY Private, Less than 2 years | 71% | 3% | 64% | 86 |
| WyoTech Laramie, WY Private, 2-4 years | 85% | - | 83% | - |
| University of Wyoming Laramie, WY Public, 4 years four-years | 60% | 23% | 75% | 35 |
| Average | 50% | 16% | 67% | 47 |