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  • LARAMIE, WY
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University of Wyoming

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    2. Value
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    3. Diversity
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    4. Campus
      grade B+
    5. Athletics
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    6. Party Scene
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    7. Professors
      grade A
    8. Location
      grade B+
    9. Dorms
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    10. Campus Food
      grade B
    11. Student Life
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    12. Safety
      grade B

    About

    CORNER OF NINTH AND IVINSON
    LARAMIE, WY 82071
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Mountain West Conference

    From University of Wyoming

    The University of Wyoming is in the heart of Laramie, Wyoming. Mature spruce trees and granite boulders dot campus with updated facilities and sandstone buildings that have been charmingly preserved since 1886. Our engaging campus life, affordable tuition, student resources and groundbreaking research opportunities bring students in from all around the world. 200+ areas of study create an abundance of majors and multiple interdisciplinary programs, giving students practical and real-world skills. Home to nearly 32,000 residents, Laramie has a number of museums, countless one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants in addition to a dozen vibrant murals in the historic Laramie downtown. Whether you're heading to the Laramie River or lakes of the Snowy Range to fish, or utilizing the 2.9 million acres of nearby National Forest to hike, bike, camp or ski, epic adventure awaits you in all directions. Explore how UW can help you discover your passions and turn them into a lifelong career.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    94%
    SAT Range
    1040-1240
    ACT Range
    21-28
    Application Fee
    $40
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $12,224 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $8,957 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%

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    Academics

    Professors
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    The University of Wyoming offers a wide range of both undergraduate and graduate degrees through seven colleges and multiple interdisciplinary programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, UW is a close-knit community of scholars and learners committed to excellence. Every degree, major and minor at UW will prepare you for highly relevant experiences you'll face in your career.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    1
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      61%
    • On Campus
      2%
    • Online
      37%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    7,783 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,559
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    21%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $47,300 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    59%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%

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