by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a UW degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how UW measures up.
UW is ranked #729 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within Wyoming, it ranks #7 of 9 for value.
These UW majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Wildlife Biology | #1 of 17 |
| Natural Resource Recreation & Tourism | #1 of 7 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 5 |
| Range Science & Management | #2 of 15 |
| Zoology | #2 of 52 |
| Biology | #2 of 52 |
| General Petroleum Engineering | #2 of 17 |
| Petroleum Engineering | #2 of 17 |
| Engineering | #2 of 17 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | #3 of 33 |
Below is the detailed UW value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Wyoming is ranked #1 out of #9 in Wyoming for quality and #7 out of #9 for Wyoming value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the UW financial aid page to be sure.
University of Wyoming is ranked #729 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of Wyoming is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UW costs about $16,410. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $65,639 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $24,842 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,599 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,410 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $65,639 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UW net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What UW costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UW degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $99,368 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,639 | #729 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $54,396 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $99,368 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,639 | #7 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $54,396 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UW shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,602 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,618 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,168 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,315 |
| Over $110K | $18,136 |
About 75% of UW undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,533 per year. Get more details on the UW financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average UW cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.