WyoTech is a private for-profit trade school in Laramie, Wyoming, enrolling about 1,334 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 85.33% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,167 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $36,726 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,334 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 85.33%
  • Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
  • First-Generation Students: 47.2%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 30.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 78.4%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,672

WyoTech: what the data shows

Common questions about WyoTech, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is WyoTech?

WyoTech is located in Laramie, WY (ZIP 82070-9519).

NCES locale classification: Town remote.

Is WyoTech public or private?

WyoTech is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does WyoTech cost?

Average net price after aid: $36,726.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$33,742
$30,001–$48,000$33,838
$48,001–$75,000$35,278
$75,001–$110,000$39,097
$110,001+$39,925

How big is WyoTech?

Total enrollment: 1,334 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,672 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at WyoTech?

150%-time completion rate: 85.33%.

First-year retention: 89.3%.

What do graduates of WyoTech earn?

Median earnings: $45,276 six years after entry; $50,167 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,800.

42.74% of students receive Pell grants.

What is WyoTech known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is WyoTech a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 85.33%; median earnings $50,167 at 10 years; net price $36,726. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at WyoTech was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$36,726
2024 Value

In 2024 WyoTech had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,726.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$146,904 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$36,726 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for WyoTech.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68.08% 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 WyoTech 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 WyoTech in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$29,810
2014$29,856
2015$30,140
2016$25,569
2017$22,649
2018$34,773
2019$18,397
2020$20,786
2021$30,488
2022$32,695
2023$42,574

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

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

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

WyoTech reported total enrollment of about 1,334 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 92% male and 8% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (29.3%), and Two or More Races (1.9%). About 42.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at WyoTech in 2024 is 1,334 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,672 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

89.3%
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 63.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

79.58% 100% Completion Time

85.33% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 79.58% of students graduating from WyoTech completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 93% male / 7% female
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 77% male / 23% 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 WyoTech.

Return on Investment

$6,800 Median Student Debt

$50,167 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

13.55% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

241.50% Return on Investment

1.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for WyoTech.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 477 completions

2. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 473 completions

3. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 145 completions

Most popular programs at WyoTech.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for WyoTech graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for WyoTech from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 78.4%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,843
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,563

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

WyoTech is a private for-profit institution located in Laramie, WY, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,334 students. Student body composition includes White (63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (29.3%), Two or More Races (1.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 85.33%. Approximately 42.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions

Location

Laramie, WY 82070-9519

Region: Rocky Mountains

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 85.33% graduation rate, WyoTech demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is WyoTech located?

WyoTech is located in Laramie, WY.

How much does WyoTech cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $36,726 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at WyoTech?

WyoTech reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,672 students, White (63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (29.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend WyoTech?

About 47.2% of students at WyoTech are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of WyoTech earn?

Median earnings are $45,276 six years after entry and $50,167 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at WyoTech?

The 150%-time completion rate is 85.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do WyoTech students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,800.

Is WyoTech public or private?

WyoTech is a private for-profit institution located in Laramie, WY.

Is WyoTech an HBCU?

No. WyoTech is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is WyoTech a tribal college?

No. WyoTech is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is WyoTech a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—WyoTech reports 29.3% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is WyoTech religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for WyoTech in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Wyoming trade schools profile
  • 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.