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Sheridan College

Sheridan College · Sheridan, Wyoming, United States

Sheridan College is a comprehensive public community college nestled at the base of the Bighorn Mountains in Sheridan, Wyoming. As part of the Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD), it offers career-ready technical degrees, healthcare credentials, precision agriculture, and seamless university transfer pathways.

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Key institutional metrics

Founded / Established
1948
Student Population
2,400+
International Ratio
2%
Academic Staff
130+
Location
Sheridan, Wyoming, United States

Academic overview & strategic disciplines

Sheridan College features modern facilities including the Whitney Academic Center, the Mars Agriculture Center, the Thorne-Rider Campus, and advanced machining workshops. It serves as an economic and technical catalyst for northern Wyoming, offering specialized training in nursing, diesel mechanics, welding, cyber defense, and equine science.

Research admissions & international qualifications

Sheridan College maintains an open-door admissions policy for secondary school graduates and GED recipients. Selective programs in nursing, dental hygiene, and industrial trades have competitive prerequisites, clinical background evaluations, and program-specific application deadlines.

Featured degrees, scholarships & fellowships (6)

Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)

ACEN-accredited two-year registered nursing program providing clinical simulation in high-fidelity labs and direct acute care practicums at Sheridan Memorial Hospital and VA medical facilities.

Award / Stipend
Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship and Sheridan Memorial Hospital nursing tuition grants
Application Deadline
February 15, 2027
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Featured faculty researchers (3)

Dr. Walter Tribley

President, Northern Wyoming Community College District
Office of the President

Dr. Tribley leads Sheridan College and Gillette College across NWCCD, specializing in community college governance, rural higher education access, and STEM work...

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Prof. Cindy Bautz

Director of Nursing Education
Nursing and Health Sciences Division

Prof. Bautz coordinates clinical curriculum, rural hospital preceptorships, and patient simulation methodologies for the Associate of Science in Nursing program...

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Prof. Jed Jensen

Chair & Instructor of Agriculture & Equine Studies
Agriculture Division

Prof. Jensen oversees equine genetics, rangeland grazing management, and animal reproductive technologies at the Mars Agriculture Center in northern Wyoming....

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Important advisory & disclaimer

OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Sheridan College. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.

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