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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Wyoming, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

97
%
Acceptance rate
3.59
Average High School GPA
June 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Wyoming?

97%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wyoming accepted 97% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 5,458 people applied and 5,498 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2871 / 2933 (98%)
Men
2451 / 2525 (97%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Wyoming:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

26%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 26% ended up enrolling at University of Wyoming, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Wyoming by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Wyoming considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Wyoming?

3.59
Average High School GPA
Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Wyoming as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.59. 22% of freshmen who attended Wyoming were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 48% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
13%
3.75-3.99
33%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
2%

Wyoming is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1035
75th Percentile
1260

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Wyoming. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

June 1
Regular admission deadline

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