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About University of Wyoming

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University of Wyoming is a public research university in Laramie, WY, known for its wyomings only university, high research activity, and open access admissions. With an acceptance rate of 96%, UW is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,627 students each year. UW is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1040–1265, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UW offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,428 per year; the sticker price of $32,485 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Wyoming acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

96%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1153
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1040 – 1265 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Wyoming

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Application Strategy
Apply to the Honors College at UW when you submit your main application, since it gives you access to smaller seminars and priority registration without requiring a separate lengthy process, and UW's 96% acceptance rate means your energy is better spent securing merit scholarships and honors status than worrying about general admission.
Financial Aid — High Impact
Submit your application early in the fall because UW automatically considers you for their Presidential Scholarships and other merit awards based on your application date and GPA, and earlier applicants get first access to the limited scholarship funds.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Wyoming actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$8.0k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$7.7k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$9.6k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$15.2k
110k+~$32k/yr$19.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$48k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,799
Undergrad Enrollment
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