Westmoreland County Community College is a public community college located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania. Here is a detailed introduction to the school:

History and Overview

Establishment: The school was founded in 1970.

Location: The college is located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, on the outskirts of Westmoreland County, Pittsburgh, and on the edge of the Monongahela Valley, aiming to attract students from both regions.

School size: The college has eight campuses in Westmoreland County, Fayette County, and Indiana County, including the Youngwood Main Campus, Latrobe Education Center, Murrysville Education Center, New Kensington Education Center, Indiana County Center, Fayette County Education Center, Public Safety Training Center, and Advanced Technology Center.

Academic Resources and Majors

Professional Courses: The school offers a wide range of professional courses covering arts, business, education, health professions, humanities, protective services, science and technology and mathematics, trades and personal services, and has 64 associate degree programs, 13 diploma programs, and 49 Certificate courses.

Teaching facilities: The main campus of Youngwood has buildings such as the Student Achievement Center, Health and Cooking Center, Science Innovation Center, and Business and Industry Center. It is also equipped with sports facilities such as baseball fields, softball fields, and multi-purpose sports fields. In addition, each education center is also equipped with corresponding classrooms, laboratories and other teaching facilities.

Teaching staff: The school has an experienced team of teachers who can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance, help students master professional knowledge and skills, and lay a solid foundation for future career development or further study.

Teaching Features

Practical teaching: Focus on practical teaching. Many professional courses include practical links, such as internships, experiments, projects, etc., so that students can improve their hands-on ability and problem-solving ability in practice and better adapt to future work needs.

Transfer education: Provides a complete transfer education course for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university for further studies, helping them to smoothly transition to the undergraduate study stage.

Vocational training: In response to the needs of the employment market, various vocational training courses are carried out, such as culinary arts, nursing, computer technology, etc., so that students can quickly master professional skills and improve their employment competitiveness.

Campus life

Student activities: The college has a variety of student organizations and club activities, such as Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Anime Lovers Club, Writing Workshop, etc., to meet the different interests of students and enrich their extracurricular life.

Sports and competitions: The college's sports team is called the "Wolves" and participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) of the United States, including baseball, basketball, bowling, softball and volleyball. In 2020 In the fall of 2018, the women's cross country team was ranked second in the nation by the American Association of Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches.

Admission and Fees

Admission: The college has an open admissions policy and welcomes students from all backgrounds to apply for admission, providing students with equal educational opportunities.

Tuition: For the 2024-2025 academic year, the tuition per credit for Westmoreland County residents is $143, for out-of-county residents it is $280, and for out-of-state residents it is $420; for Westmoreland County residents taking 12-18 credits, the tuition is $2,145, for out-of-county residents it is $4,200, and for out-of-state residents it is $6,300. In addition, certain miscellaneous fees must be paid.

Scholarships: The college offers a variety of scholarships and grants to students to help them reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.