University of Wyoming (UW)
Public four-year university in Laramie, WY that costs an average of $13,647 a year after financial aid, admits 97% of applicants and graduates 61% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,647
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
61%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$62,764
PublicTown (remote)7,944 undergraduates
Cost of UW
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $26,104 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,395 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $25,015 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,000 |
| Books and supplies | $1,100 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,647 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,037 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,764 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,728 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,949 |
| $110,001+ | $20,896 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UW's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 97% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 61% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 80% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $51,609 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,764 |
| Rank in Wyoming (earnings) | 1st of 1 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $15,967 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $181 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 28% |
| Students with federal loans | 28% |
Majors and programs at UW
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (79)
Certificate programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sign Language | 29 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 3 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 13 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 1 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 25 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 5 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 50 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (55)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | 39 | $109,671 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 203 | $106,485 | $23,261 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 34 | $66,991 | $44,509 |
| Education | 108 | $66,683 | $18,259 |
| Social Work | 43 | $60,021 | $27,969 |
| Public Administration | 33 | $58,281 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 48 | $53,253 | $48,284 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 27 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 22 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 17 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering | 3 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 8 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 19 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 9 | — | — |
| Economics | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 31 | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 4 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 30 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 5 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 14 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 | — | — |
| History | 9 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | — | — |
| Music | 14 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 38 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | 19 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Physics | 15 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | — | — |
| Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 33 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 32 | — | — |
| Statistics | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 10 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 33 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (30)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 4 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 7 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Botany/Plant Biology | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 10 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 10 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 3 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 16 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 12 | — | — |
| Economics | 6 | — | — |
| Education | 24 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 2 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 4 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 3 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Physics | 9 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 16 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | $52,782 |
| Soil Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 11 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 1 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 56 | $129,766 | $84,250 |
| Law | 155 | $67,904 | $92,542 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 30 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 32 | $85,941 | — |
| Air Transportation | 3 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 23 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 9 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 24 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 9 | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 2 | — | — |
| Public Health | 19 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 70 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 7 | — | — |
About UW
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Laramie, WY |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 7,944 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | uwyo.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UW's acceptance rate?
University of Wyoming admits 97% of applicants.
How much does UW cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $26,104 a year (tuition and fees: $8,395 in-state, $25,015 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,647 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,037.
How much do UW graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $62,764 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 1 similar colleges in Wyoming. The best-paid bachelor's program is electrical, electronics, and communications engineering ($82,762 a year after graduation).
What is UW's graduation rate?
61% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 80% of first-year students return for a second year.