Laramie County Community College

www.lccc.wy.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,150

2022 Average Net Price

$7,227

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

3,770

36.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

28.3%

125 Graduates

About

Laramie County Community College is a higher education institution located in Laramie County, WY. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Laramie County Community College were Registered Nursing (56 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (28 degrees), and General Business (22 degrees).

In 2022, 770 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Laramie County Community College. 57.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (520 degrees), 4.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Laramie County Community College is $3,150, which is $−4,962 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laramie County Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 586 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Laramie County Community College is $3,150, which is $4,962 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,227.

In 2022, 52% of undergraduate students attending Laramie County Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,150

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Laramie County Community College was $3,150. The cost of tuition at Laramie County Community College is $−4,962 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Laramie County Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,227

2022 Value

7.77%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Laramie County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,227. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Laramie County Community College grew by 7.77%.

This chart compares the average net price of Laramie County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,021

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Laramie County Community College was of $8,021 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.33% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Laramie County Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at Laramie County Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 6.12% with respect to 2021, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Laramie County Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Laramie County Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 586 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Laramie County Community College had a total enrollment of 3,770 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Laramie County Community College is 1,373 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,397. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Laramie County Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Laramie County Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 2.15% Black or African American, 0.981% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.849% Asian, and 0.133% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Laramie County Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Laramie County Community College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,770 students. The full-time enrollment at Laramie County Community College is 1,373 and the part-time enrollment is 2,397. This means that 36.4% of students enrolled at Laramie County Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Laramie County Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Laramie County Community College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Laramie County Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Laramie County Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,112 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
599 enrolled students
Two or More Races
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Laramie County Community College is 56% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.79% Two or More Races, 2.15% Black or African American, 0.981% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.849% Asian, and 0.133% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 733 students (19.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 110 more women than men received degrees from Laramie County Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Laramie County Community College is white (520 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Laramie County Community College is Registered Nursing (56 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (28 degrees) and General Business (22 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Laramie County Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (143 degrees awarded), Precision Production (71 degrees), and Construction (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laramie County Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,581,869 people), Registered nurses (1,449,063 people), Secondary school teachers (460,133 people), Education administrators (264,474 people), and Special education teachers (192,106 people).

The most specialized majors at Laramie County Community College in 2022 are Mechanical Technologies (143 degrees awarded), Precision Production (71 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Health (243 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laramie County Community College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Laramie County Community College are Mechanical Technologies (143 degrees awarded), Precision Production (71 degrees), Construction (14 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Health (243 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Laramie County Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,871,093 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,625,627 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (345,553 people), Outpatient care centers (308,874 people), and Offices of physicians (236,715 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Laramie County Community College.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
28 degrees awarded
General Business
22 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Laramie County Community College was Registered Nursing with 56 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Laramie County Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

330

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

440

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 330 degrees were awarded to men at Laramie County Community College, which is 0.75 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (440).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Laramie County Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Laramie County Community College in Welding Technology, which is 7.88 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 51 degrees were awarded to men at Laramie County Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 10.2 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Laramie County Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.2% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
520 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
112 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Laramie County Community College is white (520 degrees awarded). There were 4.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

10% of degree recipients (77 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
315 degrees awarded
White Male
205 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Laramie County Community College is white female (315 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (205 degrees).

Operations

Laramie County Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $37.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.7M (−4.48%) compared to the 0.843% average return (43.9k on 5.21M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Laramie County Community College had a total salary expenditure of 66.9M. Laramie County Community College employs 121 No academic ranks. Most academics at Laramie County Community College are Female No academic rank (78), and Male No academic rank (43).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laramie County Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 50 employees, Service, with 50 employees, and Management with 47 employees.

Endowment

$37.9M

2022 Endowment

14.6%

growth from 2021

Laramie County Community College has an endowment valued at about $37.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Laramie County Community College grew 14.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Laramie County Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.86M - Federal
$601k - State
$48.8k - Local

As of 2022, Laramie County Community College received $1.86M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $601k from state grants and contracts, and $48.8k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.4M

2022 Salaries

3.6%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Laramie County Community College paid a median of $24.4M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($66.9M) and a 3.6% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.73% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 5.7% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.76M

Instructional Salaries

121

Number of Employees

In 2022, Laramie County Community College paid a total of $8.76M to 121 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

121 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Laramie County Community College was No academic rank with 121 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Laramie County Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 50 employees, Service with 50 employees, and Management with 47 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Laramie County Community College was Female No academic rank with 78 employees, and Male No academic rank with 43 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Laramie County Community College.

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