Wyoming Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.88%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,768
- Out-of-State Tuition: $24,178
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Wyoming:
- Total Enrollment: 10,813, including 2,268 online students
- 8,130 Undergraduate, 2,683 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.8% men, 55.2% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 59%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 24%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 219 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 94 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Wyoming Overview
University of Wyoming (Wyoming) is a four-year, public school located in Laramie, WY. University of Wyoming was newly classified as an R1 University in 2025 due to its significant growth in research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Wyoming's tuition & fees is $7,768 for Wyoming residents and $24,178 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,533.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,813 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Wyoming's acceptance rate is 96.88% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 23.81%.
Wyoming ranked 273rd in National Universities and 1st in Wyoming Colleges rankings. University of Wyoming is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Wyoming is $7,768 for in-state students and $24,178 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,422 for in-state students and $21,822 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,697 for Wyoming residents and $25,732 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,740 for Wyoming residents and $22,680 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,768 | $24,178 |
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| Graduate | $8,422 | $21,822 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,697 | $25,732 |
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| Graduate | $8,740 | $22,680 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Wyoming offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Wyoming
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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