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Institution Statistics
  • Tuition (Out/In State)
    $5,586 / $2,322
  • Average Financial Aid
    $3,944
  • School Location

     
    Sheridan College
    3059 S Coffeen Ave
    Sheridan, WY 82801
    General information
    (307) 674-6446

    Also known as: Northern Wyoming Community College District
    Sheridan College
    Gillette College
    Type of institution: Public, 2-year
    Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
    Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees
    Accreditation
    Carnegie classification: Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
    Number of students: 3,888 (2010) 3,888 (undergraduate)
    2008-2007 Undergraduate application fee:----

    Estimated academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
    Tuition and Fees 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
    In-State $ 2,148 $ 2,220 $ 2,322 $ 2,322
    Out of State $ 5,124 $ 5,340 $ 5,586 $ 5,586
    Books and Supplies $ 900 $ 900 $ 900 $ 900
    On-Campus
    Room and board $ 3,920 $ 4,300 $ 4,600 $ 4,900
    Other Expenses $ 2,948 $ 2,948 $ 2,948 $ 2,951
    Off Campus
    Room and board $ 5,785 $ 5,785 $ 5,785 $ 5,785
    Other Expenses $ 2,948 $ 2,948 $ 2,948 $ 2,951
    Off Campus w/ family
    Other Expenses $ 2,948 $ 2,948 $ 2,948 $ 2,951

    Financial aid 2009-2010

    Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

    Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
    Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 32% $ 4,025
    State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 46% $ 1,806
    Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 41% $ 2,788
    Loans to students 24% $ 3,790
     
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    Degrees offered by Sheridan College

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Agricultural Business

    The Agricultural Business Programs prepare the student for a number of exciting career and educational opportunities. Our students can focus their individual courses of study to meet their own personal goals. By simply emphasizing specific areas, the students choices include: Agricultural Business, Agricultural...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Agricultural Science

    The Agricultural Science Programs prepare the student for a variety of careers and further education. The degree options offered at Sheridan College include: Agro-ecology, Animal Science, Range Management, Horticulture, Meat and Food Science, and Aquaculture. We offer Associate of Arts, Associate of...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Agriculture
    Animal Science

    The Animal Science Program at Sheridan College prepares students for a career in ranch or livestock management. The majority of our students continue on to four-year colleges and universities. We work closely with these schools to make the transfer process as seamless as possible. In fact, our graduates...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Agriculture
    Food Science

    The Food Science is an exciting industry with a number of employment opportunities for college-trained individuals. Meat and Food scientists are employed by a number of companies worldwide and carry such titles as Food Processing Facilities Manager and Quality Control Technician. Meat and food scientists...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Art

    Most passionate artists shudder at the thought of working a 9 to 5 routine desk job. Artists seek to explore, discover, and create. Through their visual media, whether it is drawing, painting, sculpting, or making pottery, artists communicate their ideas and philosophies for the entire world to see....

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Biology

    It‘s easy to understand the extensive research and job opportunities educated ’biologists“ have if you relate the job description to the way biologists classify all living things. Think: kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.

    Under the title ’biologists“ are thousands of specialized...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Business

    Business – it touches every part of our lives. From production of products to consumer purchasing, from decision making to selling yourself on an interview. Do you want security for the future? Invest in a business degree at Sheridan College where there will always be a market for you.

    Small classes...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Communication

    A Communication degree is a very versatile degree. While a student can seek a job in their specialization, a Communication degree also transfers to other occupations. Although demand varies by field, a Communication degree generally puts a graduate in higher demand.

    The Communication program at Sheridan...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Computer Aided Design

    Sheridan College‘s CAD Program
  • Uses current versions of industry software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3-D, Revit, Inventor, MicroStation and ArcGIS.
  • Examines engineering standards governing the work of CAD technicians.
  • Includes a six credit capstone class focusing on field work, data sampling, data modeling,...

  • Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Computer Information Systems

    Employment opportunities in the field of computer technology are endless. The employment outlook is excellent as employment in this area is expected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations. Those trained in the science of computer technology work in such areas as:
  • Computer Programmer ...

  • Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Computer Networking Administration

    Technology is the driving force behind our modern world, and computers play the number one role in helping us develop new technologies on a daily basis. Information Technologists work in all areas concerning the furtherance of computer science and technology with the design, development, and implementation...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Computer Web Design

    Keeping up with the business opportunities taking place on the Internet requires a sharp eye for trends and design, and the adaptability and desire to work with new technology as it becomes available. If you enjoy the challenges of web design and/or online business and marketing, Sheridan College‘s Computer...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Construction Technology

    Some builders and general contractors in northern Wyoming are almost three years behind on beginning projects. Why? Because there‘s a big demand for new houses and new buildings and there‘s an extreme shortage of skilled construction workers to get the job done right.

    Sheridan College‘s newly developed...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Criminal Justice

    A Police Officer‘s primary job is not to chase criminals through busy city streets traveling at high rates of speed all while being filmed by a camera crew for a television show. Although Police Officers are highly-trained individuals prepared to handle any situation involving crime, most of the time...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Culinary Arts

    The Sheridan College Culinary Arts program (The Wyoming Culinary Institute) is the first ever accredited culinary program in Wyoming – and it is a top of the line program. In fact, Sheridan College‘s Culinary Arts program was modeled after the most prestigious and comprehensive college programs in the...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Cyber Security

    The Cyber Security AAS degree program prepares students for a career in computer network and Internet security. The program prepares students to develop information security strategies, perform risk analyses, install security software, monitor network traffic and develop an emergency response plan. It...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Dental Hygienist

    Do you like making a difference in the lives of others? It takes a caring, compassionate person to be a dental hygienist.

    The dental hygienist is a licensed healthcare professional, oral health educator, and clinician who is an integral part of the dental team. As a registered dental hygienist, you...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Diesel Technology

    The diesel engine is the workhorse powering the Nation‘s trucks and buses, because it delivers more power and is more durable than it‘s gasoline-burning counterpart. Diesel service technicians repair and maintain the diesel engines that power transportation equipment such as heavy trucks, buses, and...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Early Childhood Education

    The NWCCD Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate program is designed to enhance prospective and current early childhood teachers‘ knowledge, experience, and competence in the early childhood education field.

    The program aligns with the national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Elementary Education

    Elementary school teachers teach children from kindergarten up to the sixth grade. Elementary school teachers introduce students to the basics of education including reading, writing, math, social studies and history. They also help their students develop selfconfidence and positive attitudes, which...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Engineering

    Engineers are the brains behind the building of everything from sky scrapers and roads, to the cleaning supplies under your kitchen sink. Being that they are builders, engineers must be detailed in their planning and task specific in developing their plans. They must poses an intimate knowledge of mathematics...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Engineering Technology

    Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, engineering and mathematics to solve technical problems in construction, maintenance, sales, manufacturing, research, and development. Other engineering technicians may work in quality control, safety, inspecting products and processes,...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    English

    Don‘t be fooled into thinking that if you major in English there won‘t be any jobs for you after you graduate. In fact, companies are always on the look out for someone with good writing and speaking skills. English majors pursue a number of careers including stenography, communications, journalism,...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Environmental Engineering

  • Examines environmental standards governing the work of environmental engineering technicians.
  • Includes a 6 credit capstone class focusing on field work, data sampling, data modeling, and data reporting.
  • Emphasizes GIS and CAD data collection and modeling using current hardware and software such as...

  • Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    General Science

    Astronomy, chemistry, biology, geology – there‘s what seems to be hundreds of areas of scientific study that college students can pursue as a major.

    Right now you‘re in no rush to choose which specific avenue you find most appealing. With the right education you could become the next great scientist,...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    General Studies

    Are you undecided about your major? We have that fi eld of study at Sheridan College – it‘s called General Studies! Many students are unsure of their major. The average college student changes his/her major three times before graduating. A major in General Studies allows you to choose from a wide variety...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    General Technology

    The technological field is very broad and there are a number of professions housed under the term ’technology.“ Technology is used in our everyday lives from the cars we drive to the phones we talk on to the computers we use.

    If you know you‘d like to work in the ever expanding field of technology...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Health and Fitness Leadership

    The Health and Fitness Leadership program blends a liberal arts education with a specialized study of exercise science and human movement. Students explore opportunities to develop knowledge and skills, learn from experienced health and fitness professionals, and challenge their individual potential...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Health Science

    If you have always wanted to work in the Health Science field but are unsure of which profession you want to pursue, this degree option is for youion.

    The General Studies program is designed for students who wish to gain basic knowledge and/or wish to transfer to a university. All transfer students...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    History

    History means the history of everything – from the settlement of Wyoming to the outbreak of massive wars in European countries.

    Historians are those who have a passion to study how our civilization and that of others have changed over hundreds of years to bring us to where we are today.

    You‘ll...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Horticulture & Sports Turf Management

    The results of trained horticulturists are all around us every day. Where an individual chooses to focus their energy determines which area of the horticultural field they will eventually work in. Horticulturalists are responsible for the parks we relax in, the golf and sports turfs we play on and the...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Hospitality Management

    Creating a comfortable and satisfying experience for the public in a restaurant or hotel is the ultimate goal of the hospitality manager. Pleasing the customer while providing excellent quality products and services, keeping costs in control to make a profit, and managing the overall hospitality experience...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Industrial Electricity

    Industrial electricians plan, install, test, inspect, troubleshoot, and service all types of electrical equipment vital to the operation of commercial businesses and industry including motors, generators, pumps, lighting systems, and associated electrical and electronic controls.

    The U.S. Bureau of...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Machine Tool Technology

    Products of a modern industry contain a variety of precision parts. The highly skilled professionals who make these parts are called machinists. The expectation of a machinist is to be able to make accurate parts using precision layout, measuring/gauging tools, and to remove material with the aid of...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Massage Therapy

    There are many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of massage therapy. You could meet people and see exotic places working aboard a cruise ship, work in an elegant spa, or travel with professional athletes. For those who like to stay at home, local clinics, salons, day spas, fitness centers, and...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Mathematics

    Interested in using your mathematics skills and expertise to help the finance industry price securities? You could also model the flow of oil in underground rock formations to help in oil recovery for the petroleum industry. Image processing, whether producing clear pictures from satellite imagery or...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Mining Technology

    The Mining Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree was developed as the result of a Department of Labor High Growth Job Training Initiative Grant. Focus groups and an Advisory Committee of leaders in the mining industry helped determine the courses taught and their content. As a result, current...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Modern Language

    With so many companies doing business internationally these days, the need for people who are able to speak more then one language is paramount.

    Probably the most widely spoken language in the United States, aside from English, is Spanish. Companies both large and small are in need of people who can...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Music

    The music program of study at Sheridan College is designed to provide basic core courses which will enable students to adequately prepare for advanced work in either applied music (performance), music education or music theater. Portions of the program are approved for teacher recertification and it...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Natural Resources And Ranch Land Management

    Sustainable management of our natural environment is necessary for ranching, agriculture, wildlife management, and enjoyment of our healthy and beautiful outdoor heritage. In this program students learn how to apply fundamental resource management skills.

  • Students will have the opportunity to learn...

  • Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Nursing

    Would you like to be a nurse? It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse. You have to be passionate about helping people. Would you like to make the difference between life and death, well-being and discomfort, hope and fear, independence and helplessness? Nurses make these differences every day. ...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    ParaEducation

    According to the U.S. Department of Labor, ParaEducation is one of the fastest growing professions in the U.S.

    The primary duty of a ParaEducator is to assist and support teachers. An ordinary day in the classroom for a ParaEducator usually consists of implementing instructional activities planned...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Physical Education K-12

    This program of study is designed to prepare students to meet those academic standards leading to a bachelor‘s degree at a four-year educational institution. This program is designed to prepare future teachers for the K-12 classroom and related professions in the broader discipline. The courses in this...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Secondary Education

    High School teachers have a very important responsibility to not only pass on the knowledge of the academic subject they teach, but to help their students develop the positive attitude and life skills needed to pursue a rewarding career or college degree after graduating.

    With the number of new laws...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Social Science

    A major in Social Science offers a broad based degree that can lead to a variety of careers in government, business or international relations.

    The Social Science program at Gillette College is designed to provide the student with core knowledge in such areas as Anthropology, Sociology, Political...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Surveying Technology

    Sheridan College‘s new associate of applied science Survey Technology degree program will make it possible for those who are inter-ested in pursuing a career as a surveyor to sit for the state licensing exam.

    In order to bring this program to the state, Sheridan College partnered with the Univer-sity...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Theater

    People pursue a degree in theater for a number of reasons. Some just like to act. Others may want to pursue a career as a playwright, director or just become President of the United States. But what ever the reason, a degree in theater can take you to places you never envisioned.

    Theater majors work...

    Sheridan College
    Associate degree
    Welding

    A welder‘s job is to join pieces of metal using heat. Welders work in a number of industries including the manufacturing of automobiles, buildings and bridges. Welders also work in the drilling and mining industry, found repairing heavy equipment used in the excavation of natural resources.

    The welding...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Athletic Coaching

    The American Sport Education Program (ASEP) believes the question is no longer, ’should coaches be trained?“ but ’how should coaches be trained?“ Let Northern Wyoming Community College District be the answer! This certificate of completion is designed to meet the requirements for students applying for...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Biotechnology

    The Sheridan College Biotechnology Program offers a comprehensive course of study that leads to a Certificate of Completion in Biotechnology. The curriculum focuses on developing laboratory skills applicable to careers in biotechnology.

    Why Biotechnology?
    Biotechnology has transformed nearly every...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Early Childhood Education

    The NWCCD Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate program is designed to enhance prospective and current early childhood teachers‘ knowledge, experience, and competence in the early childhood education field.

    The program aligns with the national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Music Technology

    The Sheridan College Music Technology Program offers a comprehensive course of study that leads to a Certificate of Completion in Music Technology. The curriculum focuses on recording arts, digital audio production and editing, music engraving, performance and self-promotion. Our students have access...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Business

    Business – it touches every part of our lives. From production of products to consumer purchasing, from decision making to selling yourself on an interview. Do you want security for the future? Invest in a business degree at Sheridan College where there will always be a market for you.

    Small classes...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Construction Technology

    Some builders and general contractors in northern Wyoming are almost three years behind on beginning projects. Why? Because there‘s a big demand for new houses and new buildings and there‘s an extreme shortage of skilled construction workers to get the job done right.

    Sheridan College‘s newly developed...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Culinary Arts

    The Sheridan College Culinary Arts program (The Wyoming Culinary Institute) is the first ever accredited culinary program in Wyoming – and it is a top of the line program. In fact, Sheridan College‘s Culinary Arts program was modeled after the most prestigious and comprehensive college programs in the...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Cyber Security

    The Cyber Security program prepares students for a career in computer network and Internet security. The program prepares students to develop information security strategies, perform risk analyses, install security software, monitor network traffic and develop an emergency response plan. It provides...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Diesel Technology

    The diesel engine is the workhorse powering the Nation‘s trucks and buses, because it delivers more power and is more durable than it‘s gasoline-burning counterpart. Diesel service technicians repair and maintain the diesel engines that power transportation equipment such as heavy trucks, buses, and...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Drafting

    The creation of buildings, airplanes, industrial machines and even furniture all begins in the capable hands of a drafter. Drafters create intricate, detailed technical drawings using information given to them by engineers, scientists or land surveyors to show the dimensions of an object, the materials...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

    Any instructional program in engineering technologies not listed in the Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General category.

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Hospitality Administration/Management, General

    A program that prepares individuals to serve as general managers and directors of hospitality operations on a system-wide basis, including both travel arrangements and promotion and the provision of traveler facilities. Includes instruction in principles of operations in the travel and tourism, hotel...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Hospitality Management

    Creating a comfortable and satisfying experience for the public in a restaurant or hotel is the ultimate goal of the hospitality manager. Pleasing the customer while providing excellent quality products and services, keeping costs in control to make a profit, and managing the overall hospitality experience...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Industrial Electricity

    Industrial electricians plan, install, test, inspect, troubleshoot, and service all types of electrical equipment vital to the operation of commercial businesses and industry including motors, generators, pumps, lighting systems, and associated electrical and electronic controls.

    The U.S. Bureau of...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.

    A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment.

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Machine Tool Technology

    Products of a modern industry contain a variety of precision parts. The highly skilled professionals who make these parts are called machinists. The expectation of a machinist is to be able to make accurate parts using precision layout, measuring/gauging tools, and to remove material with the aid of...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

    A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, molded, heat treated, cut, twisted, pressed, fused, stamped or worked.

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Massage Therapy

    There are many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of massage therapy. You could meet people and see exotic places working aboard a cruise ship, work in an elegant spa, or travel with professional athletes. For those who like to stay at home, local clinics, salons, day spas, fitness centers, and...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

    A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage; sports massage; myotherapy/trigger point massage;...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Medical Transcription

    You don‘t need to go to medical school to become a medical transcriptionist, but with the knowledge of medical terms you‘ll possess as a working medical transcriptionist, you‘ll feel like you have.

    Medical transcriptionists play a major role in the medical field by working directly with health care...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

    A program that prepares individuals to execute verbatim medical conference minutes, medical reports, and medical orders. Includes instruction in dictation and simultaneous recording, analysis of notes and visual evidence, medical terminology, data processing applications and skills, formal medical report...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Personal Training

    Personal training is a growing field and NWCCD provides a fund and dynamic educational experience. This program is designed to assist students in developing the necessary skills and abilities to become leaders in the health and fitness industry. Throughout the course of study, students will learn to...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

    A program that prepares individuals to plan, supervise, and manage food and beverage preparation and service operations, restaurant facilities, and catering services. Includes instruction in food/beverage industry operations, cost control, purchasing and storage, business administration, logistics,...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Welding

    A welder‘s job is to join pieces of metal using heat. Welders work in a number of industries including the manufacturing of automobiles, buildings and bridges. Welders also work in the drilling and mining industry, found repairing heavy equipment used in the excavation of natural resources.

    The welding...

    Sheridan College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Welding Technology/Welder

    A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Includes instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction...

     

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