Overview


University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
Located on the high Laramie plains near the Snowy Range Mountains, the University of Wyoming is a land-grant institution and the state’s flagship institution. UW encompasses nine colleges and schools offering undergraduate degrees in over 80 areas of study. To provide a visual study aid for students in science and engineering programs, UW is home to the state’s only 3D Visualization Center. In addition to classroom space, the campus hosts the University of Wyoming Geological Museum and Art Museum.
Acceptance Rate:
96%
Average Net Price:
$12,224
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1203
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $6,938 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,718 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1670 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,174
$30k - $48k
$7,636
$48k - $75k
$10,658
$75k - $110k
$15,669
$110k+
$16,968
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
58%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,942
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,019
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,556
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5020
61%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,019
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$16,798,528
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$27,103,412
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
34%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,184
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,003
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$175
Students receiving federal loans
32%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,776
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,586
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
5797
Students Applied
97%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
849
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 10 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
56%
Out-Of-State Students
31%
75%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1203
0
1600
SAT Percentiles
Math
25th
520
75th
620
Reading
25th
520
75th
620
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
3.75+
42%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
11%
2.00 - 2.49
2%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Top 10%
22
Top 25%
48
Top 50%
80
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
85
$30k - $48k
55
$48k - $75k
93
$75k - $110k
59
$110k+
112
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
11,100
Total Number of Undergrads
8,518
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
45%
20-39 Students
38%
40-99 Students
12%
100+ Students
3%
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
116
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS | |
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| EDUCATION | |
| ENGINEERING | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HISTORY | ✓ ✓ |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ✓ |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | |
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY | |
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | |
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | ✓ ✓ ✓ |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
0
100
79%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
US National: 44%53%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
56%
Out-Of-State Students
31%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
52
Countries Represented
49
Ethnicity
African American
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
8%
Native American
1%
White
78%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
5%
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
191
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
25%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
26%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cowboys
School Colors
brown and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain West Conference
Total Male Athletes
231
Total Female Athletes
165
Intramural Sports
24
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Wyoming Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$54,200
Top 5 Cities
Cheyenne
Denver
Casper
Fort Collins
Billings
Top 5 Employers
University of Wyoming
State of Wyoming
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
Wyoming Department of Health
United States Air Forces
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Engineering
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,003
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$175
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI am a sophomore level engineering student and have learned a great deal through my classes at the University. Professors go out of the way to make sure concepts are understood and are more than willing to put in time outside of class and office hours to clarify hazy points. Though not all of my instructors have been full professors, I have not run into an instructor incapable or unqualified to teach their given courses. Professors in addition to teaching courses have professional careers and are able to being real world practice into their courses. For those choosing to stay in the dorms, the freshmen interest groups and themed floors provide excellent opportunities to work with students in the same classes as yourself. Taking the opportunity to develop study groups in your major area from the start has helped greatly with understanding.
Margaret from Lakewood, CO
I am a freshman at the University of Wyoming, so although I have not experiences finals or anything yet, I feel as if I am learning a lot. There is a good mix of professors and graduate students that teach the classes so experience different teaching styles and approaches to learning. There are quite a few large lecture classes but most do not reach over 200 students so there is still a good student to professor ratio. The teachers present well rounded, new information in every class and I find myself eager to attend class every day. The only place that I sometimes find that my learning is curbed is some of the classes with graduate students. They are learning new things parallel to their students so points they try to make are sometimes unclear. Otherwise, the professors are all very knowledgeable and have taught me a lot since the semester started a month ago. The 1000 level courses that most freshmen take are a good transition from high school to college and demand just enough attention from the students that if you work hard enough A's and B's are not unattainable.
Alexis from Littleton, CO
I have yet to have a professor from whom I don't feel I learned enough. They are all extremely well-qualified to teach their subject and passionate about it as well. If a student is willing to learn the material, any professor is more than willing to help make that happen. Beyond that, fellow students help each other to succeed. For example, there are tables in the dining halls that are merely for students in Foreign Language classes to get together and converse in the language for practice. There are student-created study sessions for just about anything. It is really easy to succeed and learn a lot at UW.
Jordan from Littleton, CO
The classes I have taken have overall been intellectually challenging. The 1000 level courses are definitely easy to do well in, but I still seem to learn a lot from them. As the class levels have increased, so has my work load--but also my intellect. I definitely feel like I am getting a solid education. Regarding the classes in my major, I feel I am being adequately prepared for a career--the assignments and knowledge base have all been directed towards what will help us in the pursuing a career and what will help us in the workplace. This has proven to be very beneficial thus far. In general, my professors have been very good--extremely knowledgeable in their respective subjects and very willing to help the students succeed.
Jackie from CO
Low tuition price, world renowned student pride, and an extraordinary amount of diversity make the University of Wyoming the place to be. This winsome, charming and entertaining school has a way of making anyone from anywhere feel like they have a place. This school is full of life and surprises. and is for just about anybody.
Raegan from Evanston, WY
Personally I enjoy having the variety of both doctored professors, instructors and graduate students as my teachers. Those with doctorates may be extremely qualified and experienced in their field, but many of them are also older and more aloof from students such as I. Grad students on the other hand are going through the same issues of balancing classes, work and a social life just like me. Experience versus connection is something that is fully available here at UW. Also, whether my teacher has been a Dr., Prof. or Grad student I have learned a lot from them all.
Chelsea from Bryan, TX
the university is good; it has a beautiful campus, nice friendly people, good teachers and a great surrounding community. the weather is a bit of a downside, and the surrounding community however is small if that is a concern.
Cody from Gillette, WY
the best education you will get for the price. very affordable and provides an exceptional education. good community and lots of financial assistance.
hayden from grand island, ne
University of Wyoming was the perfect fit for me. UW is extremely helpful, the professors are exceptional, and all faculty does whatever they can to help students succeed. Laramie is a wonderful college town, and it and the University life is great.
Malorie from Aurora, CO
This is a small, well-funded university with professors that will know you by name. There are many opportunities to work with world renown professors on research projects. University of Wyoming is a treasure trove of surprises for a small community.
Susan from Laramie, WY
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