School Overview

Establishment time: 1886, before Wyoming became a state and joined the federation.

School nature: Public research university.

Location: Located in Laramie, southeastern Wyoming, the city is the third largest city in Wyoming, about 45 minutes' drive from the state capital Cheyenne, and only about two hours' drive from Denver. The surrounding natural landscape is rich, close to the Wind River Mountains and Fremont Lake.

Campus size: The campus area is 1,993 acres. The main campus is located in Laramie, and there are five branch campuses in towns such as Casper and Cheyenne.

Student situation

Number of students: The total number of undergraduates in the fall of 2022 is 8,518, with about 13,000 students in the school, including nearly 400 international students from 65 countries or regions around the world.

Student-teacher ratio: The student-teacher ratio is about 1:15, and small classes are taught so that each student can get more attention from teachers.

Academic research

College settings: A total of 7 There are 197 colleges, including the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the College of Health Sciences, and the School of Law; there are also the Honors College, the Heiger Otto Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, and the School of Extension.

Professional Settings: 197 professional degrees are offered, including 89 bachelor's degrees, 77 master's degrees, and 33 doctoral degrees, covering hundreds of majors such as agricultural and applied economics, animal science, microbiology, molecular biology, anthropology, astronomy and astronomical science, botany, chemistry, nursing, pharmacy, political science, economics, atmospheric science, and engineering.

Research Resources: The school has sufficient research funding, and the donation amount in 2009 reached 253 million US dollars. There are several museums with unique exhibits, such as the American Heritage Center, one of the largest non-governmental archives west of the Mississippi River in the United States; the Geological Museum exhibits animal fossils and mineral specimens, etc.

Academic ranking: 216th among American universities in 2024, 116th among the top public schools in the United States, and 179th among the most valuable schools in the United States. It is ranked 1001-1200 in the 2023 QS World University Rankings.

School Facilities

Learning Facilities: It has excellent learning facilities, including modern teaching lecture halls and laboratories, a library with more than 750,000 books and a large computer network system.

Sports Facilities: Students can enjoy indoor entertainment centers, game rooms, lounges, sports fields and swimming pools. The school also has several multi-functional gymnasiums, two large sports fields, a large golf course and ski resorts, etc. Its school teams have performed well in many sports events.

Art Facilities: Since the main art hall of the state is located in the University of Wai-Hai, many famous domestic and foreign performance groups often tour in the Arena-Auditorium of the University of Wai-Hai, and the artistic atmosphere is strong.

Application Requirements

Undergraduate: The start dates are August, January, and May, and the application deadlines are June 1, November 1, and April 1. The cost of studying abroad is US$13,428, and the IELTS score requirement is 5.5 (6.0 for engineering majors), TOEFL Score requirement is 80, high school GPA 3.0.

Graduate students: start in August, January, and May, application deadlines are June 1, November 1, and April 1, tuition is $10,782, IELTS score requirement is 6.0, TOEFL score requirement is 80.

Famous alumni

Including former US Vice President Dick Cheney, former Wyoming Governor David Freudenthal, current Wyoming Governor Matt Mead, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Loomis, archaeologist George C. Friesen, University of Chicago professor John A. List, quantum optics expert Marlan Scully, etc.