Acceptance Rate
97%
Avg. SAT
1270
75th percentile
“Wyoming's public flagship sits at 7,200 feet in Laramie, fusing rodeo heritage with energy research on the high plains.”
Laramie, WY
Location
Town
Campus Setting
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.
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UW excels in energy sciences through its School of Energy Resources, where undergrads dive into petroleum engineering, renewables, and geology amid real-world labs tied to Wyoming's oil, gas, and wind industries. Agriculture, veterinary medicine, and environmental programs draw from the state's ranching roots, while smaller class sizes in upper-division courses foster close faculty ties after navigating larger intro lectures. Research opportunities abound for motivated students, especially in high-altitude science or rangeland ecology, though popular majors like engineering fill quickly and demand solid high school preparation.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
8,130 undergrad • 2,683 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
75%
Black / African American
1%
Hispanic / Latino
9%
Asian
1%
Other / Multi-racial
14%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Laramie, WY
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life pulses with Western spirit: expect rodeo practice sessions, Friday night football under crisp skies, and weekend escapes to nearby Vedauwoo for bouldering or Snowy Range for skiing. A typical week mixes lectures, club meetings—perhaps fly-fishing or mountain biking—and low-key hangs in coffee shops or dorm lounges; Greek life exists but doesn't dominate. Residential halls cluster near central quad, guaranteeing first-year housing, yet harsh winds and sub-zero temps confine outdoor fun to sunny spells, while the small-town scene suits low-drama socializers over nonstop partiers.
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Mountain West Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
80%
4 Years Graduation Rate
44%
6 Years Graduation Rate
62%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$56,880
80% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Wyoming and return in the fall. 44% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 62% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
44%
4-5 years
18%
6-8 years
2%
Non-grad
36%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$3,840
Acceptance
97%
Undergrads
8,130
4-Year Grad Rate
44%
Endowment
$747M
Laramie, WY 82071
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