Central Wyoming College Athletics

The Rustlers compete in the NJCAA, the national organization for community college athletics that offers athletic scholarships but operates below the Division I level. Athletes make up 12.5% of the student body with 123 participants across 11 varsity sports. The athletic program distributes $233,896 in scholarships, helping rural Wyoming students afford college through sports. Community colleges in Wyoming often develop strong rivalries with other two-year schools in the region, though the remote location means long travel for away games. The Rustlers typically field competitive teams in traditional sports like basketball and volleyball. With nearly 300 students living on campus and a tight-knit community of under 1,000 students, games draw solid local support from both the college and Riverton community.