University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY
Overview
Wyoming's public flagship sits at 7,200 feet in Laramie, fusing rodeo heritage with energy research on the high plains.
Identity
The Cowboy personality shines through in everyday life, with students bundling up against relentless winds and embracing a straightforward, no-nonsense vibe. Tradeoffs include a remote location that limits spontaneous trips to big cities and a high-desert climate with brutal winters that test your grit.
8,130
Undergrads2,683
Grad Students96.9%
Acceptance62.0%
Grad RatePhotos
Academics
13.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio80.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)62.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate44.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate8,130
Undergraduate Enrollment2,683
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
96.9%
Acceptance Rate3.60
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$40
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School avg: 3.60
School range: 1040–1270
School range: 20–27
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Financial Aid & Costs
$18,906
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition (In-State)
$3,840
Room & Board
$13,666
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,960
Financial Aid
90%
Receiving Aid21%
Pell Grant Recipients$10,212
Avg Grant (recipients)$9,523
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
2,872 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Public
Undergraduate Enrollment
8,130
Acceptance Rate
97%
Graduation Rate
62%
In-State Cost
$17,506
Out-of-State Cost
$29,626
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Laramie, WY 82071
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