University of Wyoming: A Parent's Guide to Admissions, Cost & Outcomes

University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, Wyoming. For the most recent reporting cycle, University of Wyoming admits the majority of qualified applicants, with an overall admission rate of 97%. Admitted students typically post a median SAT around 1170. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,599 per year, which is the figure most families actually pay rather than the published sticker price.

What GPA does my child need for University of Wyoming?

62% of enrolled students at University of Wyoming had a high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and the average was 3.53, according to its 2025-2026 Common Data Set.

What does University of Wyoming weight in admissions?

University of Wyoming reports these factor weights in its Common Data Set (2025-2026). What the weights mean

SAT and ACT scores University of Wyoming typically admits

Many applicants here submit scores; even slightly below the average can be competitive when combined with a strong GPA and curriculum.

Where admitted students ranked in their high school class

Class rank distribution gives parents a clear sense of how academically dominant a typical admitted student was within their own high school cohort, often a more meaningful signal than absolute GPA.

How much does University of Wyoming actually cost?

Published tuition is $7,768 for in-state students and $24,178 for out-of-state, before grants and scholarships. Room and board adds roughly $13,710 annually. After need-based and merit aid, the average family pays a net price of $13,599 per year, and that is the number that actually matters for budgeting. Roughly 23% of students receive Pell Grants.

Application deadlines and early decision data for University of Wyoming

Will my child graduate from University of Wyoming?

These predict outcomes at University of Wyoming better than its acceptance rate does. How to read retention and graduation rates

Most popular majors at University of Wyoming

The most popular undergraduate programs at University of Wyoming, measured by the number of students who actually graduate each year, are Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Psychology, General and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Across all programs, University of Wyoming confers roughly 779 bachelor's degrees a year. Graduates of its Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program report a median income of about $85,580 five years after entering college. What these figures mean

Is University of Wyoming safe? Campus crime & safety

In its most recent Clery Act report (2024), University of Wyoming disclosed 11 total criminal offenses across its campus and surrounding public property, about 1.4 per 1,000 students. That figure includes 0 violent offenses and 8 reported sexual assaults or VAWA offenses. Why per-1,000 rates, not counts

What is campus life like at University of Wyoming?

About 26% of undergraduates at University of Wyoming live in campus housing, so a meaningful share of students commute or live off campus. In Greek life, 7% of men join a fraternity and 5% of women join a sorority. Residential rate and Greek participation shape day-to-day social life and are worth weighing alongside academics and cost.

Colleges that admit at a similar rate

• University of Maine
  97% acceptance · Maine
• University of Colorado Colorado Springs
  97% acceptance · Colorado
• University of Mississippi
  97% acceptance · Mississippi
• Emporia State University
  98% acceptance · Kansas
• University of Nevada-Las Vegas
  96% acceptance · Nevada
• South Dakota State University
  98% acceptance · South Dakota
• Troy University
  96% acceptance · Alabama
• University of South Dakota
  99% acceptance · South Dakota

Common questions parents ask about University of Wyoming