University of Wyoming, WY
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Wyoming Rankings
Affordability80
Selectivity50
Retention44
Graduation19
Earnings47
Diversity40
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Wyoming
86%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
14%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education10%
Engineering12%
Engineering Technologies<1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences4%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Wyoming
96%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
585
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Wyoming
$5K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$13K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $9K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $10K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $12K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $14K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $13K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Wyoming
38%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
75%
Repayment Rate
$191
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 50% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 23% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $12K | $7K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $13K | $6K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $11K | $6K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $14K | $7K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $10K | $6K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $17K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $11K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $4K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $2K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 49% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 75% | 53% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 82% | 62% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Wyoming
78%
Retention Rate
27%
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 27% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 57% | 48% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 73% | 62% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 58% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 37% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 57% | 33% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 62% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 54% | 34% | 44% |
| Other race | 58% | 49% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Wyoming
93%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $71K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Wyoming
9,854
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
2,452
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 58% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 42% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 1% | 2% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 72% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 11% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 32% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 17% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Wyoming, WY
WyoTech
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41 miles, E
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44 miles, E
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