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University of Wyoming
Admission at University of Wyoming is close to open (96.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $56,880 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Wyoming anchors the college town of Laramie, WY, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Petroleum Engineering, where graduates median $100,911 four years out. 22.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 7,944 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 79.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Wyoming received 5,644 applications and admitted 5,498 (97.4%), with 1,463 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Wyoming's 96.9% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Wyoming compares
| University of Wyoming | Wyoming median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.9% | 96.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,768 | $7,768 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,880 | $56,880 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Wyoming: $56,880 median at year ten, versus $56,880 across Wyoming institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $7,768 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $24,178. For non-residents, University of Wyoming's $24,178 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 7,944 undergrads, University of Wyoming is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
58.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a University of Wyoming tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Wyoming
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $100,911 |
| Computer Science | $99,287 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,533 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,525 |
| Civil Engineering | $83,184 |
| Architectural Engineering | $82,143 |
| Chemical Engineering | $81,629 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $80,827 |
| Chemistry | $69,992 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,378 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $68,883 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $67,927 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $66,744 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $64,200 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $61,364 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $61,267 |
| Marketing | $58,703 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $58,593 |
| Biology, General | $58,479 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,949 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $57,125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,016 |
| Geography and Cartography | $55,889 |
| Mathematics | $55,794 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $55,338 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,433 |
| History | $53,868 |
| Psychology, General | $52,732 |
| Plant Sciences | $52,652 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,096 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,967 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $51,552 |
| Animal Sciences | $49,092 |
| Sociology | $48,508 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | $47,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,371 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $45,673 |
| Social Work | $44,701 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $44,424 |
| Social Sciences, General | $43,404 |
| Agricultural Public Services | $41,533 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $39,168 |
| Journalism | $38,934 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $35,028 |
Median earnings for these 44 University of Wyoming programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,880 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional University of Wyoming programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Wyoming?
University of Wyoming doesn't look at test scores; its 96.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Wyoming's acceptance rate?
97.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,498 admitted from 5,644 applicants.
How much does University of Wyoming cost?
In-state tuition is $7,768; out-of-state students pay $24,178. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Wyoming graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,880 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.