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University of Wyoming

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Laramie, Wyoming 82071

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Known for business — excellent value

University of Wyoming is a public institution in Laramie with particular strength in business and engineering.

A mid-sized campus of 8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,880 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,779.

Established
1886
Motto
"Equality"
Mascot
Cowboy Joe (live horse)Pistol Pete
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Mountain West Conference
Division
Division I

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97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
8,047Students
13:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$56,880Earnings 10yr
$11,779Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Wyoming Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

97.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,938
Tuition (out-of-state)$22,718
Room & Board$13,340
Books & Supplies$1,670
Total Cost of Attendance$22,371
Average Net Price$11,779
Median Debt at Graduation$18,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$191

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,602
$30–48K$7,618
$48–75K$10,168
$75–110K$15,315
$110K+$18,136

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,779

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

71.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

52

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (183)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,047
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
28%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 1%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.9%
Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,360
8 Years$53,891
10 Years$56,880

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,700
Men
$64,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#220
Forbes
#189
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#81

More About This School

Rankings

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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