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The campus of University Of Wyoming is in Laramie, Wyoming, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Wyoming include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. University Of Wyoming is known for its programs in science.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 610. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
University Of Wyoming has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, University Of Wyoming had 13,126 students enrolled (10,546 full-time equivalent).
The school offers students meal plans. University Of Wyoming values student athletics, and belongs to the Mountain West Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Wyoming
Corner of Ninth and Ivinson
Laramie, WY 82071
General Phone: (307) 766-1121
Admissions Phone: (800) 342-5996
Financial Aid Phone: (307) 766-2116
http://www.uwyo.edu
University Of Wyoming awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 408 | elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, special education, physical education teaching, educational administration, music teaching, agricultural teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 354 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, management science, managerial economics, MIS, electronic commerce |
| Liberal Arts | 243 | history, political science, anthropology, English, Spanish language, social services, geography, international relations, ... |
| Engineering | 195 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, architectural engineering, chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, environmental engineering |
| Science | 187 | zoology, biology, geology, molecular biology, natural sciences, microbiology, chemistry, physics, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 116 | social work, family and consumer science, public administration, child care management, food and nutrition |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 113 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 88 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 80 | exercise science |
| Law | 78 | law |
| Media | 68 | communication studies, journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and safety |
| Medical Support And Technology | 55 | health service and sciences, audiology and speech pathology, dental hygienist, audiology |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 53 | agricultural operations, various agricutural courses, agricultural economics, agricultural journalism |
| Medicine | 47 | pharmacy |
| Animal Science And Care | 44 | various animal sciences courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 21 | drama |
| Mathematics | 20 | statistics, mathematics, applied mathematics courses |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 18 | range management, agronomy, soil science |
| Music | 18 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 11 | real estate |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 10 | conservation, environmental studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | surveying tech |
| Architecture And Planning | 3 | urban planning |
| Construction Trades | 1 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Wyoming in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,695 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 455 | 56 |
| First-professional degree | 125 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 52 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 32 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Wyoming had a total enrollment of 13,126 students (10,546 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 61% |
| Colorado | 16% |
| Nebraska | 5% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
University Of Wyoming offers campus housing for 2,592 of its 10,546 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Laramie, Wyoming for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wyoming Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,211 | 3,065 | 95% | 1,518 | 50% |
| Men | 1,600 | 1,507 | 94% | 756 | 50% |
| Women | 1,611 | 1,558 | 97% | 762 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 342-5996
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,874 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,986 |
| Room and board | $ 6,240 |
| Room charge | $ 2,709 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,531 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,684 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Wyoming participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 393200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (307) 766-2116
University Of Wyoming has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 35 | $94,014 | 12 | $96,726 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $65,283 | 5 | $80,561 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $65,840 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $60,653 | 13 | $59,232 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 60 | $81,531 | 32 | $77,143 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 143 | $85,146 | 24 | $76,857 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 91 | $64,088 | 47 | $61,567 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 104 | $59,999 | 48 | $57,093 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 36 | $45,723 | 55 | $41,531 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 375 | $69,190 | 176 | $56,014 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 111 | 272 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Track | 23 | 27 | 50 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 43 | 70 | 113 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, Other
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Agricultural Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Architectural Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Range Science and Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
Reproductive Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Wyoming Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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