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Campus Vibe
Mid-SizeRuralPublic
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
Campus Visits
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97%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
8,047Students
13:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$56,880Earnings 10yr
$11,779Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.4%
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 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
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)