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Summary
University of Wyoming is a public institution that was founded in 1886. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,163, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 785 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Wyoming's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 156. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,278 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,428 (2012-13).
The University of Wyoming campus is situated between two mountain ranges in the southeast corner of the state, in the town of Laramie. The university, often abbreviated to UW, offers nearly 200 areas of study, including graduate programs in the fields of business, law, engineering, and education. UW students can also earn academic credit by taking classes in the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Through this program, students can explore many interesting places and activities in courses such as Alaska Mountaineering, Himalaya Backpacking, and Baja Sea Kayaking. On campus, students can get involved in more than 200 organizations, and participate in events such as Battle of the Bands and UW’s Got Talent. Student athletes can play for many teams at the intramural, club, and varsity level. The Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls intercollegiate teams compete in the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference. Notable UW alumni include Dick Cheney, former vice president of the United States.
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The University of Wyoming is the state's only provider of baccalaureate graduate education, research, and outreach services. UW combines major-university benefits and small-school advantages, with more than 180 programs of study, an outstanding faculty and world-class research facilities -- set against the idyllic backdrop of southeastern Wyoming's rugged mountains and high plains. Among UW's features is its School of Energy Resources (SER), which provides nationally-competitive undergraduate and graduate instruction in energy-related disciplines while advancing the state of the art in Wyoming energy-related science, technology, and economics research. The SER also serves to support scientific and engineering outreach through dissemination of information to Wyoming's energy industries, companies, community colleges, and government agencies. The main campus is located in Laramie, approximately two hours north of Denver. The university also maintains the UW/Casper College Center, nine outreach education centers across Wyoming, and Cooperative Extension Service centers in each of the state's 23 counties, and on the Wind River Indian Reservation. To learn more about UW, go to the official Web site at www.uwyo.edu. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1886 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $353,560,000 |
Applying
When applying to University of Wyoming, it's important to note the application deadline is August 10. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 10. The application fee at University of Wyoming is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 96.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 96.0% |
| Application deadline | August 10 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 10 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Wyoming is 14:1, and the school has 41.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Wyoming include: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Elementary Education and Teaching; Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 72.8 percent.
Student Life
University of Wyoming has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,163, with a gender distribution of 47.9 percent male students and 52.1 percent female students. At this school, 21.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 79.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Wyoming is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
See what students are saying about life at University of Wyoming.
| Total enrollment | 12,925 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Wyoming offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Wyoming also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Wyoming, 15 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Wyoming.
| Students who have cars on campus | 15% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Wyoming, 46.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,172.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $4,278 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $13,428 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,084 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
