What University of Wyoming costs
University of Wyoming charges $7,768 a year in published tuition and fees for Wyoming residents, about $3,884 a semester, and $24,178 a year for students from other states, about $12,089 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,818 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,995 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
University of Wyoming takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into University of Wyoming
For fall 2024, University of Wyoming received 6,217 applications and admitted 6,023 students, and 1,434 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Wyoming students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Wyoming (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 160 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 147 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 69 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 68 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 67 |
| Accounting | 60 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 54 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Wyoming
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Colorado State University–Fort Collins, Fort Collins, Colorado: about 57 miles away
Colleges like University of Wyoming
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho: 7,747 undergraduates
- Southern Utah University, Cedar City, Utah: 9,289 undergraduates
- Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington: 7,833 undergraduates
- Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan: 8,106 undergraduates
- Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana: 8,312 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Wyoming's acceptance rate? 96.9% for fall 2024: 6,023 of 6,217 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Wyoming? $7,768 a year for in-state students and $24,178 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is University of Wyoming part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of Wyoming about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to University of Wyoming? About 7,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Wyoming? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Wyoming (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Wyoming
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
