University of Wyoming

#1 in Wyoming

4-years Public College In Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming (referred to as UW) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Laramie, WY. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Wyoming is $6,938 for Wyoming residents and $22,718 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 11,100 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Wyoming is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$6,938 (Wyoming Residents) $22,718 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate95.98%
Student Population11,100
Graduation Rate60%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
University of Wyoming is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1923 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Wyoming is $6,938 for Wyoming residents and $22,718 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Wyoming is $8,116 for Wyoming residents and $20,996 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Wyoming offers the alternative tuition plans. 83 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,328 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Wyoming is 95.98% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.24%. University of Wyoming accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 11,100 students are attending at University of Wyoming (8,518 undergraduate students). There are 719 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 5 part-time faculty working for University of Wyoming. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,876 (full-time) and 32 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Wyoming is 60% and transfer-out rate is 24%. The retention rate is 75% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Wyoming offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Wyoming offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On University of Wyoming campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Wyoming
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children