Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003932
- Phone: (307) 742-3776
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
95.96%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
26FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,558Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Wyoming
1889 Venture Drive, Laramie, WY
University of Wyoming is a public institution that has a large selection of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Laramie, WY, in a predominantly rural area. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Wyoming. Enrollment at University of Wyoming exceeds 13,000 per year.
Areas of study offered at UW include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken to apply to UW. Scores in a range of 21 to 27 on the ACT or 980 to 1210 on the SAT are required to increase your chances for acceptance. This school has an acceptance rate of around 95% of which only 42% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at uwyo.edu.
The tuition at UW varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $3,900 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 for the year. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $4,100 annually. University of Wyoming may offer financial aid for students that qualify in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The University of Wyoming "Cowboys" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
- Football (NCAA Division I-A)
- Golf (NCAA Division I-A)
To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.uwyo.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students University of Wyoming accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of Wyoming has a total student population of about 12,000. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 15% enrolling as graduate students and 80% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $13,000. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $40 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $3,300-$4,000
- Out-of-State: $13,000-$16,070
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $140-$170 per unit
- Out-of-State: $560-$670 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 89% | $8,086 |
Receiving Student Loans | 50% | $6,619 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, University of Wyoming may provide services like:- Distance learning
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Audiology (Au.D.) Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Wyoming is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Mountain West Conference)
- Football (Mountain West Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Wyoming by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Animal Science (B, D, M)
- Agronomy and Crop Science (D, M)
Architecture
- Urban Planning (M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Physiology (B)
- Biology (B)
- Zoology (B, D, M)
- Wildlife Biology (B)
- Microbiology (B)
- Molecular Biology (D)
- Biomedical Science (D)
- Botany (B, D, M)
- Entomology
- Neuroscience
Business and Marketing Studies
- Management Science (B)
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
Education
Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering (B, D, M)
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Systems Engineering (B)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (C)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Pharmacy (D)
- Dental Hygienist (B)
- Audiology and Speech Pathology (B, M)
History
- History (B, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics (B, D, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B, M)
- Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Geology (B, D, M)
- Chemistry (B, D, M)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Meteorology (D, M)
- Geophysics and Seismology (D)
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science (D)
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, C, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
- Political Science (B, M)
- Geography (B, M)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Sociology (B)
- Cartography and GIS
Visual and Performing Arts
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Music (B, M)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Wyoming.
- Colorado State University in Lakewood, CO (57 miles away)
- University of Northern Colorado in Sterling, CO (78 miles away)
- University of Colorado at Boulder in Broomfield, CO (92 miles away)
- Colorado School of Mines in Rangely, CO (109 miles away)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver in Grand Junction, CO (113 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003932
- Phone: (307) 742-3776
- School Homepage