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University of Wyoming

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Laramie, WY

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Located in Laramie, WY, University of Wyoming is a public mid-sized school with roughly 7,944 undergraduates. University of Wyoming is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 97%. Engineering graduates, especially in Petroleum Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $100,911/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate97%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads7,944
Yield (admits who enroll)29%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,818
4-year grad rate59%
Median earnings, 10yr out$56,880

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How University of Wyoming weighs your application

From University of Wyoming's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresNot considered
Application essayConsidered
RecommendationsNot considered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans28%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out75%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Business and Management$64,200/yr
Plant Sciences$52,652/yr
Animal Sciences$49,092/yr
Agricultural Public Services$41,533/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$58,593/yr
Biology, General$58,479/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$44,424/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$80,827/yr
Accounting and Related Services$69,378/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$66,744/yr
Marketing$58,703/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$57,125/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$54,433/yr
Journalism$38,934/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$99,287/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$55,338/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,967/yr
Engineering
Petroleum Engineering$100,911/yr
Mechanical Engineering$87,533/yr
Civil Engineering$83,184/yr
Architectural Engineering$82,143/yr
Chemical Engineering$81,629/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$45,673/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General$47,250/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics$61,364/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,525/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$67,927/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$61,267/yr
History
History$53,868/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$57,016/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$55,794/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Globalization Studies$39,168/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$51,552/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$57,949/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$69,992/yr
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$68,883/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$52,732/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$44,701/yr
Social Sciences
Geography and Cartography$55,889/yr
Political Science and Government$52,096/yr
Sociology$48,508/yr
Social Sciences, General$43,404/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$46,371/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$35,028/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,874
Typical room charge$4,990
Typical board charge$6,620

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What does University of Wyoming look for in applicants?

Per University of Wyoming's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.

What is University of Wyoming's acceptance rate?

University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

How much does University of Wyoming cost?

University of Wyoming's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,818 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Wyoming require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Wyoming doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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