96%

Acceptance Rate

$8,086

Avg.Financial Aid

003932

FAFSA Code

University of Wyoming (UW)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    www.uwyo.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    12,450

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

University of Wyoming (UW) is a four-year public institution that offers a world-class education in the small community of Laramie, Wyoming was established in the year 1886. Initially, the university opened its door to 42 students and 5 faculty members considering both men and women and becoming a co-educational institute from its primary stage itself. It is the only four-year university in the state and has also maintained good communication with other community colleges in its state.

The university promotes adventure, global odyssey, authentication and connection within the states. University of Wyoming student population consists of 12,366 students which include 9,673 full-time students and 2,693 part-time students. It aims at fulfilling all the needs of the students through education by offering tuition at an affordable price. The graduation rate of UW is 55%.

  • The average class size consists of 29 students.

  • The student-faculty ratio of the university is 14:1.

  • The total graduation rate is 55%.


Online Education at UW

The university aims at meeting the educational needs of the students in a feasible way. The services like online library access, learning management systems, faculty resources and laboratories are offered through online education. It also gives a flexible and convenient way of learning. It offers various degree programs and educational opportunities to students across the nation via distance technologies.

  • The institution online courses are offered through video, audio, and combination of deliveries.

  • Wyoweb is the facility available for students to make their online education and on-campus education affordable.


Reviews

As per the opinion of the students here are some of the reviews.

  • There are a lot of ongoing events on campus that creates an opportunity that makes the students know each other well. The university also gives a wonderful college experience that creates a very welcoming environment.

  • It gives affordable tuition that makes people get into the university without facing any financial barrier.

  • The institution has very dedicated teachers who always support the students for their success.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

Corner of Ninth and Ivinson

Rankings

To tackle the tough decision of choosing the right university, the ranking of a particular university helps the student in clearing their doubts regarding where they want to apply. When it comes to the ranking of a university or any educational institution, the more information a student has, the better. The ranking of a university helps a student in many ways. It helps them overcome the confusion of which university/college is good for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student assesses their chosen university on various factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it is to be noted that University of Wyoming does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    10th Aug

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    96%

  • SAT Range

    1050 - 1280

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    22 - 28

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $40

  • Accept Common App

    None

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Candidates are required to fill the form and submit a fee of $40, as part of the admission process at UW. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1060-1280, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at University of Wyoming is 25. However, those getting an ACT score less than 22 might also be offered admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at Corner of Ninth and Ivinson, Laramie, Wyoming 82071, or call (307) 766-1121.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $12,999

  • Average Annual Cost

    $4,020

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,200

  • Other Fees

    $1,380

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $10,320

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,040

Total One Year Cost

$19,960

Before applying to UW, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $26,543. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

15:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

78%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

8%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$7,949

Faculty Overview

58%

Male Professors

42%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    164 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    147 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    104 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    95 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    88 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    80 Graduates

  • Petroleum Engineering

    73 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    72 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    88 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    80 Graduates

  • Petroleum Engineering

    73 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    72 Graduates

  • Communication and Media Studies

    70 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering

    62 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    59 Graduates

  • Physiology, Pathology and Related S...

    57 Graduates

  • Zoology/Animal Biology

    52 Graduates

  • Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

    50 Graduates

  • Social Sciences, General

    50 Graduates

  • Finance and Financial Management Se...

    48 Graduates

  • History

    48 Graduates

  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...

    45 Graduates

  • Marketing

    45 Graduates

  • Animal Sciences

    42 Graduates

  • Business/Managerial Economics

    42 Graduates

  • Computer Science

    42 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    42 Graduates

  • Social Work

    40 Graduates

  • Chemical Engineering

    37 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering

    34 Graduates

  • Natural Resources Conservation and...

    34 Graduates

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human...

    33 Graduates

  • Mathematics

    33 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    33 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    32 Graduates

  • Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...

    31 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    30 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    30 Graduates

  • International/Global Studies

    29 Graduates

  • Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

    27 Graduates

  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

    26 Graduates

  • Anthropology

    23 Graduates

  • Romance Languages, Literatures, and...

    22 Graduates

  • Agricultural Public Services

    21 Graduates

  • Architectural Engineering

    21 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    21 Graduates

  • Plant Sciences

    20 Graduates

  • Journalism

    18 Graduates

  • Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...

    17 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    17 Graduates

  • Geography and Cartography

    17 Graduates

  • Agricultural Production Operations

    16 Graduates

  • Sociology

    16 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    15 Graduates

  • Music

    14 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering

    9 Graduates

  • Systems Engineering

    9 Graduates

  • Systems Science and Theory

    9 Graduates

  • Religion/Religious Studies

    8 Graduates

  • Physics

    7 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    6 Graduates

  • Area Studies

    4 Graduates

  • Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...

    4 Graduates

  • Philosophy

    4 Graduates

  • Statistics

    4 Graduates

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics

    3 Graduates

  • Botany/Plant Biology

    3 Graduates

  • Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...

    3 Graduates

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...

    2 Graduates

  • Engineering-Related Technologies

    2 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

9,998

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

21%

Full-time / Part-time

85% / 15%

Students Gender

Male

49%

US National: 44%

Female

51%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

71%

Unknown

11%

Black

1%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

51%

Out Of State

48%

In State

1%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$56,061 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

23%

Averege Housing Cost

$4,493/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,827/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,827/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Cowboy Joe

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

26

Sports Club

32

Sports Team (Men)

Basketball

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Swimming and Diving

Track and Field

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At UW, $10,437 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. University of Wyoming has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at UW costs around $5,827 per year. The university has enrolled around 49% male and 51% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$47,300/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$9,312 - $26,955

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$97 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

89%

Average Aid Per Year

$8,086

Students Receiving Federal Grants

20%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,594

Students Receiving State Aid

52%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,548

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

69%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,597

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,121

$30K - $48K

$9,296

$48K - $75K

$6,885

$75K - $110K

$4,073

> $110K

$3,943

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$24,791

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$31,723,218

In case the students at University of Wyoming face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,738, whereas the financial aid is $5,855. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $4,880 and institutional aid worth $5,855.

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