At a glance
Average net price
$13,599
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.8%
Admission rate
97%
Undergrad size
7,944
In-state tuition
$7,768
Out-of-state tuition
$24,178
Cost of attendance
$24,818
Median earnings (10y)
$56,880
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 79.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
26 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (25%), social sciences (24%), business (17%).
- STEM25%
- Health10%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences24%
- Trades & services12%
- Business16.9%~1,341 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions10.2%~806 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering8.4%~670 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~659 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology8.0%~639 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.3%~583 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.5%~439 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Agriculture4.9%~391 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~272 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~268 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~211 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.4%~187 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~180 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.2%~176 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~164 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science2.0%~156 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~140 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.4%~112 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~96 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~75 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.9%~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.8%~64 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 296 | $26,515 | $20,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 290 | $63,738 | $22,185 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 183 | $40,186 | $18,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 177 | $39,628 | $15,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 168 | $80,304 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 164 | $36,926 | $19,393 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 163 | $27,676 | $22,101 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 147 | — | $18,250 |
| Law. | First professional | 139 | $53,165 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 132 | $33,291 | $22,597 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 131 | $41,651 | $15,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 129 | $44,818 | $20,950 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 121 | $58,797 | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology. | Bachelor's | 121 | $26,044 | $23,875 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 118 | $19,870 | $18,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 115 | $39,400 | $16,386 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 112 | $60,336 | $22,000 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 101 | $33,342 | $23,250 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 100 | $27,710 | $20,415 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 90 | $30,273 | $14,900 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 87 | $32,399 | $18,209 |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 81 | $38,036 | $15,056 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 77 | $28,392 | $26,000 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | First professional | 76 | $105,669 | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 73 | $57,106 | $26,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 72 | $32,207 | $22,033 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 70 | — | $23,933 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 69 | $58,867 | $14,250 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 67 | $41,295 | $13,890 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 64 | $54,016 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 63 | $43,422 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 63 | — | $19,500 |
| Construction Management. | Bachelor's | 61 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 59 | $45,124 | $23,700 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Graduate certificate | 55 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 55 | $29,487 | $15,880 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 53 | $31,461 | $20,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming is a large institution located in Laramie, Wyoming, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 7,944 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Engineering.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Wyoming — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,599 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,768 for in-state students and $24,178 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,818 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.8%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $56,880 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Wyoming confers degrees and certificates across 26 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Engineering. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (25% of credentials), social sciences (24% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Wyoming accepts 97% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Laramie, Wyoming (town), University of Wyoming draws students from across Wyoming and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Wyoming
Q.How much does University of Wyoming cost?
The average net price at University of Wyoming is $13,599 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,818.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Wyoming?
University of Wyoming has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Wyoming?
University of Wyoming admits 97% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Wyoming graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Wyoming graduate earns $56,880 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Wyoming?
Published tuition is $7,768 in-state and $24,178 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Wyoming located?
University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, Wyoming (ZIP 82071).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Wyoming at their official website.