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University of Wyoming Computer Science Programs

University of Wyoming is a public institution located in Laramie, WY. A Remote Town offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

University of Wyoming Rankings

UW is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 1	State — Wyoming
Overall Quality	#17 of 28	Region — Rocky Mountains
Overall Quality	#362 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is University of Wyoming?

Contact information for UW can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	Corner of Ninth and Ivinson, Laramie, WY 82071
Phone:	3077661121
Website:	www.uwyo.edu/
Admissions:	www.uwyo.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.uwyo.edu/sfa/

How Do I Get Into UW?

You can apply to UW online at: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

UW is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UW

Here’s what UW requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UW?

UW has an acceptance rate of 97%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at UW can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,920	2,819	96%
Women	3,173	3,085	97%

Can I Afford University of Wyoming?

The average net price after aid at UW is $11,779. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,190
In-State Fees	$2,578
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,600
Out-of-State Fees	$2,578
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$7,768
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$24,178

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at UW receive some form of financial aid (1,434 students).

About 74% of students at UW receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,533 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,695.

Student Loan Debt

28% of UW undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,267 per year.

University of Wyoming Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,014 students enrolled at UW. UW is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,047 undergraduate students at UW, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wyoming undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	88
Black or African American	80
Hispanic	828
White	6,059
American Indian/Alaska Native	40
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	313
Non-Resident	144

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UW break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Wyoming	829
Colorado	215
California	42
Nebraska	31
Texas	30

Additionally, approximately 1.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Wyoming Graduate Student Diversity

2,663 of UW’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UW, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Wyoming graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	47
Black or African American	23
Hispanic	213
White	1,736
American Indian/Alaska Native	18
Two or More Races	95
Non-Resident	434

Online Learning at University of Wyoming

UW offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,858 undergraduate students at UW took at least one online class — of those, 1,288 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 674 students took at least one online class and 980 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Wyoming

Below are the computer science majors are available at UW, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	34	8	2	44
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	—	—	5

Academic Programs at University of Wyoming

UW offers 29 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UW has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.