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University of Wyoming

Emily Strickler

Laramie, WY | uwyo.edu

The University of Wyoming is a medium sized Division 1 land grant institution located in the heart of the rocky mountain west. As a nationally recognized research institution over 800 of our undergraduate students participate in research each year. With over 200 areas of study and our students are given every opportunity to excellence in and outside of the classroom. The University of Wyoming is nestled in-between 2.9 million acres of national forest land providing endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. Laramie is ranked the #1 small college town in the country thanks to our contagious sense of community fueled by poke pride.

Representatives

Lisa Harsh
Recruitment & Enrollment Specialist
(307) 343-2077 Lisa.harsh@uwyo.edu

Details

Institution Type
Public 

Campus Setting
Rural

Closest Airport (Distance)
LAR (10 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
8,518 / 11,100

Average Class Size
32

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
41% / No Answer / No Answer

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Mountain West Conference

Average ACT / SAT
25 / 1160

Average GPA
3.52

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Unweighted
Scholarships: Unweighted

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
7,900 / 6,851 (86.7%)

Deposits
2,014

Applications Accepted
Common App
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? No

Rolling Admission? Yes

Admission Interview? No

Need-blind Admission? No

WUE Tuition Exchange? Yes

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Rolling Admission

Transfer App Deadline
Rolling Admission

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
May 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: Aug 1
Spring: Dec 1

Link to Scholarship Info
www.uwyo.edu/sfa/scholarships/non-residents/

Points of Pride

  1. The University of Wyoming has the largest endowed study abroad program in the nation with over 400 locations worldwide.

  2. The University of Wyoming is a top rated outdoor school in the nation with authentic outdoor opportunities.

  3. Sitting at 7,220 feet, The University of Wyoming is the highest elevation Division 1 institution in the country.