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University of Wyoming (UW)
- Corner of Ninth and Ivinson
- Laramie, WY 82071
- OPEID College Code: 00393200
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- General Phone: (307) 766-1121
- President: Thomas Buchanan
- Website: www.uwyo.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 12,875
- College Alias: UW
- College Mascot: Cowboys
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UW Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,655 | 1,617 | 3,272 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,573 (95%) | 1,579 (98%) | 3,152 (96%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 802 (51%) | 772 (49%) | 1,574 (50%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 360 | 23% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,400 | 89% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | 490 | 610 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UW Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 17% | 68% | 43% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,716 | $2,606 | $3,434 | $3,036 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Number in Default | 70 | 64 | 53 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,546 | 2,483 | 2,123 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,366 | $3,515 | $3,426 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,750 | $10,055 | $9,816 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,274 | $6,861 | $6,240 |
| Other Expenses | $3,090 | $3,089 | $2,684 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,930 | $14,665 | $13,350 |
| Out of State | $21,314 | $21,205 | $19,740 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,566 | $4,715 | $4,426 |
| Out of State | $10,950 | $11,255 | $10,816 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,566 | $4,715 | $4,426 |
| Out of State | $10,950 | $11,255 | $10,816 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Pharmacy School | $8,826 | $18,822 |
| Law School | $8,144 | $17,324 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,875 Undergraduate: 9,492 Graduate: 2,941 Professional: 442
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,699 Female: 7,176
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,467 Female: 5,025
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,026 Female: 1,915
- Professional Gender Male: 206 Female: 236
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,117 Part-Time: 3,758
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,795 Part-Time: 1,697
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 887 Part-Time: 2,054
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 435 Part-Time: 7
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 451 | 4% |
| American Indian | 152 | 1% |
| Black | 111 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 152 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 368 | 3% |
| White | 10,199 | 79% |
| Unknown | 1,442 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 20 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,277 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,663 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,902 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,876 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 825 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 636 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 920 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 691 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 28 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 37 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,893 | 2,669 | 224 |
| Faculty Status | 1,116 | 1,040 | 76 |
| Tenured Faculty | 434 | 423 | 11 |
| Graduate Assistants | 711 | - | 711 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,083 | 1,007 | 76 |
| Primarily Instruction | 731 | 692 | 39 |
| Primarily Research | 205 | 177 | 28 |
| Primarily Public Service | 144 | 138 | 6 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 100 | 100 | - |
| Other Professionals | 889 | 846 | 43 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 821 | 716 | 105 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 397 | 332 | 65 |
| Skilled Crafts | 44 | 44 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 320 | 286 | 34 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,329 (593) | $76,820 (383) | $64,139 (210) |
| Professor | $96,930 (170) | $98,743 (139) | $88,798 (31) |
| Associate Professor | $72,211 (151) | $72,955 (96) | $70,912 (55) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,860 (160) | $64,827 (91) | $60,266 (69) |
| Instructor | $55,260 (3) | $55,386 (2) | $55,008 (1) |
| Lecturer | $48,496 (109) | $48,784 (55) | $48,203 (54) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,383 (99) | $91,701 (64) | $79,487 (35) |
| Professor | $104,728 (47) | $104,515 (38) | $105,627 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $78,756 (22) | $77,904 (17) | $81,652 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,574 (2) | $67,104 (1) | $76,044 (1) |
| Lecturer | $66,176 (28) | $63,230 (8) | $67,355 (20) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,210 (692) | $76,564 (447) | $64,267 (245) |
| Professor | $94,495 (217) | $95,903 (177) | $88,264 (40) |
| Associate Professor | $71,222 (173) | $71,569 (113) | $70,570 (60) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,807 (162) | $64,719 (92) | $60,294 (70) |
| Instructor | $55,260 (3) | $55,386 (2) | $55,008 (1) |
| Lecturer | $49,651 (137) | $49,159 (63) | $50,070 (74) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,802,295 | $1,766,894 | $1,035,401 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 63% | 37% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 473 | 246 | 227 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 386 | 216 | 170 |
| Basketball | 34 | 15 | 19 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 167 | 61 | 106 |
| Football | 99 | 99 | - |
| Golf | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Soccer | 32 | - | 32 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 65 | 29 | 36 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 31 | 31 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $199,483 | $131,942 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $106,578 | $50,420 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 47 | 26 | 21 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 54% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 14% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | 48% |
| Hispanic | 49% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 26% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 21 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 215 | 214 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 16 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 108 | 96 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 9 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 19 | 47 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 7 | 10 |
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