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University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming is a large, public institution located in Laramie, wy. Founded in 1886, University of Wyoming offers undergraduate degrees in 183 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 8,363 undergraduates
cost $5,625 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Wyoming? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 96.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.57
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
65 days away FAFSA® deadline

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June
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Wyoming is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Marketing
Law

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,625
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,610
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $3,184
Cost of attendance* $21,819
Average financial aid package $11,586
Estimated cost $10,233 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $17,745
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,610
Books & supplies $1,400
Other expenses $3,184
Cost of attendance* $33,939
Average financial aid package $11,586
Estimated cost $22,353 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Wyoming has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,363, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

10,913

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
57%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Wyoming, students love their Ski and Snowboard Club at the University of Wyoming, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map Corner of Ninth and Ivinson, Laramie, WY 82071
phone 307-766-1121
address www.uwyo.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Ski and snowboard club at the university of wyoming

Cowboy climbing club

Wyoming precision shooting club

Cowboy country swing club

Wyoming pre-veterinary club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Wyoming to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Wyoming?

University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, wy.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Wyoming? 

The acceptance rate for University of Wyoming is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Wyoming?

The average high school GPA for University of Wyoming students was 3.57.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Wyoming?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Wyoming including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $87,276.

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