Thursday, July 29th, 2010

University of Wyoming


Location and Affiliation:

University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, population 26,687.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

Univ. of Wyoming’s enrollment is 7762 students on campus and 1827 part-time.

• 53% female
• 1% black
• 1% Asian
• 1% international
• 1% American Indian
• 4% Hispanic

95% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 75%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:16

Academic Level:

• University of Wyoming is a Level 3 school
• ACT/SAT Optional
• The average high school GPA is 3.4
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 19-25, Math 19-26, Composite 20-26
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 480-600, Math 19-26, Composite 960-1210

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/management 5%
• Communications 5%
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 5%
• Education 10%
• Social Sciences/History 8%
• Psychology 5%
• Finance 3%
• Agriculture 6%
• Biology 5%

Graduates:

56% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $30
• The priority application deadline is rolling
• The financial aid deadline is March 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 75%.

Features:

The University of Wyoming was founded in 1886 and is the state’s only provider of baccalaureate and graduate education. The world class research facilities are set against the backdrop of Wyoming’s rugged mountains. Laramie is located two hours north of Denver. The campus features a geological museum, national park research center located in Grand Teton National Park, planetarium, state veterinary laboratory, on-site elementary school, infrared telescope observatory, lysimeter lab, insect museum..

Contact:

University of Wyoming Admissions 1-307-766-5160.

Learn more about Univ. of Wyoming. http://www.uwyo.edu