University of Wyoming

If you are planning on applying to University of Wyoming, the regular decision application deadline is August 10 and the application fee costs $40.

University of Wyoming Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Wyoming's admissions stats.

University of Wyoming 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	20.3%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

University of Wyoming Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Wyoming.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	August 10	––

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Applying Early to University of Wyoming?

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University of Wyoming does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Wyoming Admissions

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How To Get Into University of Wyoming

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Wyoming. University of Wyoming evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, University of Wyoming accepted 97% of students, around 5,463 of the 5,645 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Wyoming, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Wyoming

For more information on transferring to University of Wyoming, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of Wyoming?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of Wyoming

Wondering what factors are considered by University of Wyoming during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Wyoming for more information on admission factors.

University of Wyoming Application Requirements

To apply to University of Wyoming, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Wyoming's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0
Other Requirements	√			pre-college curriculum
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Wyoming?

Students admitted to University of Wyoming have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 62% submitted a class rank. At University of Wyoming 20.3% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 46.4% were in the top 25% and 77.4% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Wyoming, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	11%
3.75 and 3.99	29%
3.50 and 3.74	22%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Wyoming directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Wyoming does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

University of Wyoming is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of Wyoming

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 10. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Wyoming during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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University of Wyoming Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Wyoming?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Wyoming.

Does University of Wyoming accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Wyoming accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Wyoming accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does University of Wyoming accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Wyoming accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Wyoming?

✅ University of Wyoming is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is University of Wyoming's acceptance rate?

✅ University of Wyoming's acceptance rate is 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Wyoming?

❌ University of Wyoming does not offer early decision.

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