University of Wyoming Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Wyoming is a public research university in Laramie, Wyoming, serving roughly 7,944 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.88% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,880 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,768
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,599 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.88% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,944 85.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.84%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 27.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 99.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,199
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,644
- Room & Board: $13,710 annual estimate
University of Wyoming: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Wyoming, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Wyoming?
University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY (ZIP 82071).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is University of Wyoming public or private?
University of Wyoming is a Public institution.
How much does University of Wyoming cost?
Published tuition: $7,768 in-state, $24,178 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,599.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,977 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,730 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,585 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,205 |
| $110,001+ | $19,634 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $31,072.
How hard is it to get into University of Wyoming?
Admission rate: 96.88%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Wyoming?
Total enrollment: 7,944 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,199 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,683 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wyoming?
150%-time completion rate: 58.84%.
First-year retention: 79.7%.
What do graduates of University of Wyoming earn?
Median earnings: $48,360 six years after entry; $56,880 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $18,000.
22.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Wyoming known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Psychology, General (178 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (154 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (120 completions)
- Law (86 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (85 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (79 completions)
- Accounting (76 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (74 completions)
- Education, General (73 completions)
- Finance, General (68 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Wyoming a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.88%; completion rate 58.84%; median earnings $56,880 at 10 years; net price $13,599. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,768
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Wyoming was $7,768.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,599
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Wyoming had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,599.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,396 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,599 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$31,072 4-Year In-State Tuition
$96,712 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,710 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,578 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$90,312 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Wyoming.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Wyoming was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Wyoming in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,404 | $14,124 | $11,292 |
| 2014 | $4,646 | $14,876 | $11,603 |
| 2015 | $4,892 | $15,632 | $11,813 |
| 2016 | $5,055 | $16,215 | $12,578 |
| 2017 | $5,217 | $16,827 | $13,070 |
| 2018 | $5,400 | $17,490 | $13,379 |
| 2019 | $5,581 | $18,151 | $12,159 |
| 2020 | $5,791 | $19,531 | $11,085 |
| 2021 | $6,277 | $20,827 | $10,314 |
| 2022 | $6,621 | $21,771 | $11,995 |
| 2023 | $6,938 | $22,718 | $11,779 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.88% Acceptance Rate
5,644 Total Applicants
5,498 Students Admitted
1,463 First-Time Students Enrolled
26.61% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Wyoming reported total enrollment of about 7,944 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.4%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.8%). About 22.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Wyoming in 2024 is 7,944 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,199 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,683 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
39.26% 100% Completion Time
58.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 39.26% of students graduating from University of Wyoming completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 15% male / 85% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 60% male / 40% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Wyoming.
Return on Investment
$18,000 Median Student Debt
$56,880 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
945.67% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Wyoming.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 137 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Psychology, General: 178 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 154 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 120 completions
4. Law: 86 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 85 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 79 completions
7. Accounting: 76 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 74 completions
9. Education, General: 73 completions
Most popular programs at University of Wyoming.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Wyoming graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Wyoming from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 99.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,759
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,639
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, WY, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 7,944 students. Student body composition includes White (75.4%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (5.8%). The admission rate is 96.88%. The 150%-time completion rate is 58.84%. Approximately 22.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Laramie, WY 82071
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 137 distinct degree programs, University of Wyoming provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Wyoming located?
University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY.
What is University of Wyoming's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Wyoming is 96.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,644 applicants and 5,498 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Wyoming cost?
Reported tuition is $7,768 and average net price is $13,599 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,710 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Wyoming?
University of Wyoming reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,199 students, White (75.4%), Hispanic or Latino (10.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Wyoming?
About 27.7% of students at University of Wyoming are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Wyoming earn?
Median earnings are $48,360 six years after entry and $56,880 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Wyoming?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Wyoming students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $18,000.
Is University of Wyoming public or private?
University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, WY.
Is University of Wyoming an HBCU?
No. University of Wyoming is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Wyoming a tribal college?
No. University of Wyoming is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Wyoming a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Wyoming does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.3%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Wyoming college costs
- Wyoming colleges by ROI
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Wyoming
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.