Best Colleges in Wyoming

In state of Wyoming, there are large public universities, tribal colleges and trade schools focused on specialties such as technology and beauty. Wyoming is also home to several postsecondary institutions specializing in Bible studies. Choosing from among these diverse options may seem difficult, at first. Fortunately, we have applied our rigorous methodology to the latest education data to rank the best colleges in Wyoming, including the top four-year schools.

There are only a handful of four-year colleges in Wyoming. The University of Wyoming is the oldest among them, and also serves the largest student enrollment. Meanwhile, the University of Phoenix in Wyoming primarily offers online degrees and certificate programs, though the school offers several local campus locations for in-state students. Wyoming Catholic College is the newest addition to Wyoming’s small collection of four-year institutions, opened in 2005 and specializing in Catholic liberal arts programs.

To help make an informed decision, prospective college students in Wyoming typically compare location, affordability and the length of programs at postsecondary schools.

We use a custom algorithm to help us effectively rank the best state schools, identifying each of the above criteria, along with several other key elements. Methodologies include acceptance rate, student retention, graduation rate and enrollment rates. Below you’ll find a list of profiles for the top two-year and four-year colleges in Wyoming.