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University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY · Town · 7,944 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Laramie, WY, 82071 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
DEN · Denver
111 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$24,818
Out-of-state COA
$41,228
Avg net price
$13,599
Room & board
$13,710
In-state tuition
$7,768
Out-of-state tuition
$24,178
Books & supplies
$1,100/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,977
$30–48k
$7,730
$48–75k
$9,585
$75–110k
$15,205
$110k+
$19,634
Admissions
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

University of Wyoming accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
59%
1st-yr retention
80%
Transfer-out rate
24%
Consumer completion
62%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,360
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,880
Median debt
$18,000
Monthly loan payment
$191
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$23,160
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,449
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
28%
Median family income
$54,733
Independent students
27%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
75%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,360
10 years after entry
$56,880
Psychology, General159
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing142
Natural Resources Conservation and Research91
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas91
Criminal Justice and Corrections83
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods78
Finance and Financial Management Services78
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness76
Marketing73
Zoology/Animal Biology68
Accounting and Related Services67
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences62
Mechanical Engineering54
History53
Animal Sciences51
English Language and Literature, General49
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Institutional
Endowment
$807M
Classification
R2: High Research
Full-time faculty
99%
Avg faculty salary
$10,759/mo
Instructional spend/student
$17,639
Federal loan rate
28%

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