University of Wyoming
About
As the state’s sole four-year public university, the University of Wyoming offers a high-value education highlighted by standout programs in geology, engineering, energy resources, and environmental and natural sciences. Perched at an elevation of 7,220 feet between two mountain ranges, UW leverages its unique geography to provide students with extensive hands-on field research alongside exceptional access to outdoor recreation. Campus culture is defined by an active, tight-knit community fueled by rugged outdoor adventuring and fierce "Brown and Gold" school spirit for Division I Cowboy and Cowgirl athletics.
Wikipedia:The University of Wyoming (UW) is a public land-grant research university in Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It was founded in March 1886, four years before the territory was admitted as the 44th state, and opened in September 1887. The University of Wyoming's location is written into the state's constitution. The university also offers outreach education in communities throughout Wyoming and online.
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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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