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Located in Laramie, Wyoming, University of Wyoming is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,348 prospective students applied, and 5,132 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,760 enrolled in the school. 9,955 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,495 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $4,170 plus fees of $1,411. UW is ranked 300 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UW is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Wyoming within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#300 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#91 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Wyoming
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Wyoming
#148 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Wyoming
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1060/1280 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.48 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Wyoming Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,411 |
| Room and Board | $10,437 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,040 |
| Total One Year Cost | $20,258 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,411 |
| Room and Board | $10,437 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,040 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,828 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 12% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240727 IPEDS survey data for University of Wyoming.
Current students may use the University of Wyoming GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.