Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,818. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Wyoming residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,768 | $24,178 |
| Housing & meals | $13,340 | $13,340 |
| Books & supplies | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| Personal & travel | $3,920 | $3,920 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,880 | −$1,880 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,818 | $41,228 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
UW net price compared with other Wyoming colleges
UW has the 5th-lowest average net price of 5 Wyoming colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Wyoming Community College | $6,591 | 33% | $40,939 |
| 2 | Laramie County Community College | $7,287 | 38% | $44,783 |
| 3 | Northwest College | $7,463 | 49% | $36,950 |
| 4 | Central Wyoming College | $11,634 | 37% | $34,402 |
| 5 | University of Wyoming | $13,599 | 59% | $56,880 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Wyoming colleges →
Why UW costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wyoming | 97% | $13,599 | 59% | $56,880 | This school |
| Laramie County Community College | — | $7,287 | 38% | $44,783 | |
| Northwest College | — | $7,463 | 49% | $36,950 | |
| Central Wyoming College | — | $11,634 | 37% | $34,402 | |
| Western Wyoming Community College | — | $6,591 | 33% | $40,939 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Wyoming would cost you $6,312 more per year than Laramie County Community College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Wyoming, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$3,968).
- University of Wyoming gives aided families $5,002 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Wyoming resident | UW | LCCC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,768 | $4,613 | +$3,155 |
| Books & supplies | $1,670 | $1,200 | +$470 |
| Housing & meals | $13,340 | $9,372 | +$3,968 |
| Personal & travel | $3,920 | $2,300 | +$1,620 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,880 | −$3,981 | +$2,101 |
| Sticker price | $24,818 | $13,504 | +$11,314 |
| Average grants | −$11,219 | −$6,217 | −$5,002 |
| You pay | $13,599 | $7,287 | +$6,312 |
“+” means UW costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
UW cost questions
How much is tuition at UW?
Tuition and fees are $7,768 a year for Wyoming residents and $24,178 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending UW?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,818 a year for Wyoming residents living on campus and about $41,228 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at UW?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,599 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,977; $48–75k pay $9,585; $110k+ pay $19,634. These figures are for Wyoming residents.
How much debt do UW graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,000, and 3.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Wyoming overview