University of Wyoming

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,873
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Laramie, Wyoming, UWyoming is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that UWyoming is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Wyoming is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, UWyoming emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UWyoming boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,277

Cost of attendance at University of Wyoming in 2022 for students from Wyoming.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wyoming's average	$4,806
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,827

Cost of attendance at University of Wyoming in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wyoming's average	$12,504
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at University of Wyoming received on average $10,164 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,164

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	234	17%	$4,496	$1,052,020
Other Federal Grant	566	40%	$2,705	$1,530,807
State Grant/Scholarships	1,202	86%	$5,906	$7,099,104
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,113	79%	$4,484	$4,990,496
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,340	96%	$10,164	$13,620,407

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Wyoming students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Wyoming students is 60.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.1%.

60.2%

asian 55.0% 11 students
African American 47.8% 11 students
white 63.3% 803 students
unknown 47.4% 45 students
hispanic 50.7% 72 students
International Students 57.1% 20 students
Mixed Race 52.0% 40 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain West Conference
Basketball Mountain West Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Wyoming provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Wyoming offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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