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The University of Wyoming, or UW, is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, United States. It was established in 1886. The campus is situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. UW offers more than 80 bachelor, over 60 master, and more than 25 doctoral degrees. The university is organized into the following academic units:
UW’s sports teams are nicknamed the Cowboys and Cowgirls. They compete in the NCAA Division I (I-A for football) as a member of the Mountain West Conference.
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, engineering, and landscaping and horticulture.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 610.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. 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 2007, University Of Wyoming had 12,875 students enrolled (10,549 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
http://www.uwyo.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 350 | elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, school counseling, educational administration, music teaching, special education, ... |
| Business And Management | 321 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, management science, managerial economics, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 263 | social services, history, anthropology, political science, geography, English, sociology, international relations, ... |
| Engineering | 213 | civil engineering, architectural engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, petroleum engineering |
| Science | 187 | zoology, geology, biology, chemistry, wildlife biology, microbiology, molecular biology, botany, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 140 | social work, family and consumer science, public administration, child development |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 133 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 91 | psychology |
| Media | 80 | communication studies, journalism |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 75 | criminal justice and safety |
| Law | 72 | law |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 59 | exercise science, parks and recreation management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 58 | range management, various plant science courses, soil science, agronomy |
| Medicine | 48 | pharmacy, neuroscience |
| Medical Support And Technology | 46 | audiology and speech pathology, dental hygienist, health service and sciences, audiology |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 35 | agricultural operations, agricultural journalism, food science, agricultural economics |
| Animal Science And Care | 31 | animal science |
| Art Studies | 27 | art studies |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 25 | real estate |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics, applied mathematics courses, statistics |
| Music | 20 | music, music performance, music theory and composition |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | surveying tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | conservation, environmental studies |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Wyoming in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,687 | 76 |
| Master's degree | 406 | 60 |
| First-professional degree | 118 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 61 | 27 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 44 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 16 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 4 |
In 2007, University Of Wyoming had a total enrollment of 12,875 students (10,549 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | 53% |
| Colorado | 22% |
| Nebraska | 4% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
University Of Wyoming offers campus housing for 2,740 of its 10,549 (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 | 3,283 | 3,160 | 96% | 1,574 | 50% |
| Men | 1,655 | 1,573 | 95% | 802 | 51% |
| Women | 1,617 | 1,579 | 98% | 772 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 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 | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,366 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,750 |
| Room and board | $ 7,274 |
| Room charge | $ 3,158 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,116 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,090 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Wyoming participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 393200)
University Of Wyoming has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 291 | 99 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 102 | 75 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 238 | 202 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 38 | $104,515 | 9 | $105,627 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $77,904 | 5 | $81,652 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 8 | $63,230 | 20 | $67,355 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 64 | $91,701 | 35 | $79,487 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 139 | $98,743 | 31 | $88,798 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 96 | $72,955 | 55 | $70,912 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 91 | $64,827 | 69 | $60,266 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 55 | $48,784 | 54 | $48,203 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 383 | $76,820 | 210 | $64,139 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 172 | 124 | 296 |
| Football | 89 | 0 | 89 |
| Track | 22 | 34 | 56 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 75 | 123 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Communication/Journalism
Agricultural Economics
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
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
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
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Administration of Special Education
Agricultural Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
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 Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Public Administration
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Agronomy and Crop Science
Plant Sciences, Other
Range Science and Management
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Creative Writing
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
Neuroscience
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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
Wildlife Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Wyoming Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad 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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