Eastern Wyoming College

Eastern Wyoming College is a public two-year institution located in Torrington, Wyoming. The college enrolls 1,828 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 51% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 57% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across trades, health, and specialty fields. Programs include Cosmetology, Barbering/Barber, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Welding Technology, Registered Nursing, and Gunsmithing/Gunsmith, with several available at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels. The Gunsmithing program is a distinctive offering that sets Eastern Wyoming College apart from most two-year institutions.

Located in Torrington, WY, in the North Platte River valley near the Nebraska border, Eastern Wyoming College serves students from a rural agricultural region. Its trade and health programs are designed to meet local and regional workforce needs, while the Gunsmithing program draws students from a broader geographic area.