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Campus & Student Life at University of Wyoming

Home to about 9,342 undergraduates in 2020, UW is a large, public university located in Laramie, Wyoming. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UW offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UW can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UW Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UW Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at UW. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UW Disability Services.

UW for the Military

While not a "service academy", UW does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UW Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UW for Veterans Guide.

UW offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UW does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Wyoming

UW offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Wyoming

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Wyoming

UW has a comparatively large, student body. There were 9,342 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,783 (83.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,559 (16.7%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
7,7831,5599,342

University of Wyoming is Ranked #542 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UW receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UW #542 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at University of Wyoming

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UW by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the UW Diversity Guide.

University of Wyoming Competes in the NCAA

UW has a total of 472 student athletes, 254 men and 218 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$30,476,152
Total Expenses (all teams)$30,476,152
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Wyoming Athletics

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