A-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    A
  6. Party Scene
    B+
  7. Professors
    A+
  8. Location
    C
  9. Dorms
    C+
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    B
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University of Wyoming is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
Address
Corner of Ninth and Ivinson
Laramie, WY 82071
Website
uwyo.edu

University of Wyoming Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
96%
Application Deadline
August 10
SAT Range
970-1235
ACT Range
22-27
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for University of Wyoming

Cost

Net Price
$12,148/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $8,309/ year
  • $30-48k
    $7,231/ year
  • $49-75k
    $11,280/ year
  • $76-110k
    $14,769/ year
  • $110k+
    $15,319/ year

Academics

Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.99 responses
65%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.100 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.100 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    188 Graduates
  • Psychology
    124 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    115 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    108 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    108 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    70 Graduates
  • Accounting
    69 Graduates
  • Communications
    63 Graduates
  • Petroleum Engineering
    63 Graduates
  • Social Sciences
    60 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
8,394Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
13%
Pell Grant
21%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 69 responses
Report
  • Involved
    43%
  • Going through the motions
    22%
  • Cold. It snows a lot.
    20%
  • Determined
    10%
  • Overwhelmed with work and looking for a release
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
57%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.125 responses
Poll
66%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.158 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 74 responses
Report
  • Amazing, down home community.
    35%
  • Best small college town in America
    16%
  • Nice school. Terrible town.
    16%
  • Country vibe, city slickers
    9%
  • Okay
    5%
  • Nice college town. I won't stay for all four years
    4%
  • Absolutely awful
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$46,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
87%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.71 responses
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University of Wyoming Reviews

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I love the classes for my major offered by the University. They are engaging with great professors that are approachable outside of lecture. The professors for the music classes are especially great and have made it easy to stay in music even as a non-music major. Getting between classes can be a little difficult as a biology music student but the campus is bike-able which helps a lot! There are so many clubs on campus it is hard to limit yourself to just a handful. I am active in two clubs but also get updates and information for another two clubs. There is lots of outdoor space for enjoying nice weather, which helps for getting out of studying slumps.
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Though this school is in a small town in Wyoming, it truly was an amazing experience being there. There is a wide variety of things to do constantly. Clubs, sports, organizations, greek life, international study, and so much more is available to all students. The small campus makes it feel home- like and the the whole town is nice and super involved in the University sports. If you're looking for a college experience like no other, the University of Wyoming is a great option!
University of Wyoming offers a lot of opportunities for students to be successful around campus. One of the best things about this university is that everyone is so involved with the school. The whole state seems like it's all about the college. The people you meet here are great as well and I have felt welcomed since the day I have got here. As an African American who attends the university, I enjoy being here a lot although there is not much diversity throughout the school, diversity is something I am more used to since I have grown up in a military family and moving quite frequently. The university makes me feel apart of family and everyone should consider attending here! Go Cowboys!