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Public, 4-Year
Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in WY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$6,938

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

97.4%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

60.3%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$56,880

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of Wyoming is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Laramie, WY. With a competitive tuition profile of $6,938, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 60.3% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$27,752

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$26,880

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$241,048

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$509,848

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Wyoming is $18,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
53.8%
46.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
78.2%
Hispanic
9.4%
Unknown
4.2%
Two or more
3.8%
International
1.5%
Asian
1.1%
Black
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$6,938

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$7,602
$30k - $48k$7,618
$48k - $75k$10,168
$75k+$15,315

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$18,000
Pell Grant Recipients22.2%
Using Federal Loans28.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment74.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

77.5%

Success

60.3%

In-State Cost

$6,938

Age 25+ Students

15.7%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

2,405 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Laramie (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Laramie (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.