Getting in
For Fall 2025, 6,167 first-year students applied to Wyoming, 5,979 were admitted and 1,444 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 97%.
Source: UW Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By residency, first-year applicants, Fall 2025
| Applicants | Applied | Admitted | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state (Wyoming) | 1,710 | 1,662 | 97.2% |
| Out-of-state | 4,360 | 4,229 | 97% |
| International | 96 | 87 | 90.6% |
Source: UW Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1, residency table. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UW's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: UW Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. UW has no early decision or early action plan. It admits on a rolling basis, and its Common Data Set says decisions go out within 2 weeks of receiving the required materials.
Source: UW Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C16, C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Programs with extra requirements
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
You apply to UW, not to a college. Admission rests on your high school GPA and the High School Success Curriculum (4 years each of English, math and science, 3 of social science and 4 of additional coursework):
- Assured admission. A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00 to 4.00 assures admission.
- Admission with support. A GPA of 2.50 to 2.99, or 2.25 to 2.49 after a holistic review that may ask for an essay, with no more than two curriculum deficiencies (not both in one category). Students admitted this way must register for the Bridge Program by July 15 before fall classes begin.
Source: UW Admissions, Admission With Support (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Source: UW Admissions, Apply to the University of Wyoming (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
87 majors across 10 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in UW's official 2026-2027 Catalog, grouped by the college or school that lists it, with the degree it leads to. Options, concentrations, concurrent-only majors, dual degrees, minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources16
- Agricultural Business (B.S.)
- Agricultural Communications (B.S.)
- Animal and Veterinary Science (B.S.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Botany (B.S.)
- Design, Merchandising and Textiles (B.S.)
- Human Development and Family Sciences (B.S.)
- Human Nutrition and Food (B.S.)
- Microbiology (B.S.)
- Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Physiology (B.S.)
- Plant Production and Protection (B.S.)
- Ranch Management & Agricultural Leadership (B.S.)
- Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management (B.S.)
- Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management (B.S.)
- Zoology (B.S.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Arts & Sciences27
- Communication (B.S.)
- Political Science (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.S.)
- American Studies (B.A.)
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Art Education (B.A.)
- Communication (B.A.)
- Criminal Justice and Criminology (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- European Languages, Literature and Film Studies (B.A.)
- History (B.A.)
- International Studies (B.A.)
- Journalism (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Native American and Indigenous Studies (B.A.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Political Science (B.A.)
- Religious Studies (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Theatre and Dance (B.A.)
- Visual Arts (B.A.)
- Studio Art (B.F.A.)
- Theatre and Dance (B.F.A.)
- Visual Communication Design (B.F.A.)
- Music Education (B.M.)
- Music Performance (B.M.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Arts & Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Business6
- Accounting (B.S.B.)
- Business Economics (B.S.B.)
- Finance (B.S.B.)
- Management (B.S.B.)
- Marketing (B.S.B.)
- Economics (B.S.E.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Business (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education5
- Secondary Education, Agricultural Education (B.S.)
- Career and Technical Education (B.A.S.)
- Elementary Education (B.A.)
- Elementary Education/Special Education (B.A.)
- Secondary Education (B.A.)Taken with a concurrent major in the subject you will teach.
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences19
- Astronomy and Astrophysics (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S.)
- Environmental Geology and Geohydrology (B.S.)
- Geography (B.S.)
- Geology (B.S.)
- Mathematics (B.S.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Statistics (B.S.)
- Architectural Engineering (B.S.)
- Chemical Engineering (B.S.)
- Civil Engineering (B.S.)
- Computer Engineering (B.S.)
- Computer Science (B.S.)
- Construction Management (B.S.)
- Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
- Petroleum Engineering (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.A.)
- Physics (B.A.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Health Sciences7
- Kinesiology and Health Promotion (B.S.)
- Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)
- Physical Education Teaching (K-12) (B.S.)
- Speech, Language and Hearing Science (B.S.)
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
- Social Work (B.S.W.)
- Dental Hygiene (B.S.D.H.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, College of Health Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources3
- Environment & Natural Resources (B.S.)
- Environmental Systems Science (B.S.)
- Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Management (B.S.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Energy Resources1
- Energy Resource Management and Development (B.S.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, School of Energy Resources (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Computing2
- Applied Software Development (B.S.)
- Geospatial Information Science and Technology (B.S.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, School of Computing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Bachelor of General Studies1
- General Studies (B.G.S.)
Source: UW 2026-2027 Catalog, Bachelor of General Studies (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission | No single deadline | not published | No |
UW reviews applications as they arrive, and you can apply any time before the semester starts; applying earlier leaves time for housing, onboarding and aid planning. To be considered for financial aid, confirm your enrollment by May 1. The application fee is $40 and is not refundable. UW does not publish decision dates.
Source: UW Admissions, Apply to the University of Wyoming (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
UW does not require the SAT or ACT for admission. Scores can help you secure higher financial awards, so UW recommends sending them with your application; its Common Data Set says they are not considered in the admission decision itself.
Source: UW Admissions, First-Year Undergraduate Admission (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set says UW does not use SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions and marks them not considered for admission, even if submitted, for fall 2027 applicants.
Source: UW Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C7 and C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Wyoming's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UW Admissions, Apply to the University of Wyoming (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Wyoming, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,610 | $22,470 |
| Required fees | $3,070 | $3,070 |
| Housing (on campus) | $6,450 | $6,450 |
| Food (on-campus meal plan) | $7,956 | $7,956 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Other expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Total | $28,486 | $45,346 |
For a full-time first-year student living on campus. The required fees include typical program fees of about $510 a year and the $150 first-year matriculation fee; program fees vary by course.
Source: UW Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1 and G5. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $7,977 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $7,730 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,585 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,205 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,634 |
| All incomes | $13,599 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UW's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Wyoming on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT · Public90.1% admitted$16,200 average net price
Utah State UniversityLogan, UT · Public92.1% admitted$14,936 average net price
University of MontanaMissoula, MT · Public95.2% admitted$16,784 average net price
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO · Public88.6% admitted$21,279 average net price
University of Nevada, Las VegasLas Vegas, NV · Public83.9% admitted$10,359 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.