University of Wyoming

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About University of Wyoming

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Wyoming is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Laramie, Wyoming. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,869, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 92 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 60%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,696, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,336.

Laramie, WY

$3,696

Avg in-state
tuition

$15,336

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

97%

Acceptance Rate Insight

97% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

76%

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

60%

Graduation Rate Insight

60% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required or recommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

12k

Students enrolled

72%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

75%

Unknown

7%

Black

1%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

17%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

17

Total Online Enrollment

8,304

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold20% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold56% online

Master'sCheck Bold11% online

DoctorateCheck Bold3% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

86%

Institution Grant Aid

79%

Pell Grant

17%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,705
State Grant Aid$5,906
Institution Grant Aid$4,484
Pell Grant Aid$4,537

Financial Outlook

$18k

Average student debtafter graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

4.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Swimming Diving
  • Wrestling
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Architecture And Related Services.
4Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
5Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
6Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
7Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
8Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
9Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
10Education.
11Engineering.
12English Language And Literature/Letters.
13Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
14Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
15Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
16Health Professions And Related Programs.
17History
18History.
19Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
20Legal Professions And Studies.
21Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
22Mathematics And Statistics.
23Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
24Natural Resources And Conservation.
25Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
26Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
27Philosophy And Religious Studies.
28Physical Sciences.
29Psychology.
30Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
31Security And Protective Services.
32Social Sciences.
33Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.