University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming is a large four-year, primarily nonresidential school, located in a remote small town (Laramie, Wyoming). It is a public school, located in the Rocky Mountains area of the country. It is one of the land-grant schools. (Land-grant institutions are schools that have been designated by Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890.)

Thomas Buchanan is the President of the school. You can find more information about University of Wyoming by visiting their website.

University of Wyoming has a closed admissions policy. This doesn't mean you won't be able to be admitted to the school, but that you should contact the admissions office for complete admissions information. In order to apply for admittance, you will need your high school GPA, your transcripts, and your standardized test scores, such as those from an ACT or SAT. (Check with the admissions office to see which tests are acceptable.) If English is not your primary language, it is required that you take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and submit the results with your admissions application.

Of those who applied to the school, 95% were admitted. There are currently 13,126 students enrolled in the University of Wyoming.

The school provides credit for life experiences, as well as academic and career counseling services for students. If it fits better with your needs, the school also offers some programs via distance learning.

The school has on-campus housing available for up to 2,573 students. On-campus housing costs average about $2,978 per year. You may also choose to participate in a meals program (21 meals per week) for an additional $3,883. (This could be a weekly, monthly, or term amount. Check with the school's admissions office for further information.)

The average tuition for out-of-state full-time undergraduates is approximately $7,488. If you are an in-state student, then the average tuition is approximately $2,256. Any tuition figures are exclusive of required fees, books, and supplies. The fees can vary, but books typically average about $1,200. It is estimated that the total cost for an in-state student is $14,101 per year and $19,333 per year for an out-of-state student. If you choose to live off-campus, then it is possible for costs to be higher.

Contact Information:
    University of Wyoming
    Corner of Ninth and Ivinson
    Laramie, WY  82071

Other Information:
    Enrollment: 13,126
    Website: http://www.uwyo.edu
    General Info: 307-766-1121
    Admissions: 800-342-5996
    Financial Aid: 307-766-2116

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