University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming

The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in Laramie, Wyoming, situated on Wyoming's high Laramie Plains, at an elevation of 7,200 feet , between the Laramie and Snowy Range mountains. It is known as UW to people close to the university. The university was founded in September 1886, four years before the territory was admitted as the 44th state, and opened in September 1887. The University of Wyoming is unusual in that its location within the state is provided by the state's constitution. The university also offers outreach education in communities throughout Wyoming and...
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quick facts
Location: Laramie, Wyoming
Founded:1886
Total enrollment:13,476
Endowment:$ 285,143,000
Colors:Brown, Gold

Population breakdown for University of Wyoming

Bar chart showing the Population Breakdown of University of Wyoming
UndergraduatesPostgraduatesFacultyStaffStudent to Faculty Ratio
9,793 3,683
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Colleges and programs at University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming College of Law
University of Wyoming College of Law

The University of Wyoming College of Law is the law school of the University of Wyoming and the only law school located in Wyoming. It is situated in...
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Famous alumni of University of Wyoming

Jay Novacek
Jay Novacek
Football Player
Theo Ratliff
Theo Ratliff
Basketball Player
Jim Kiick
Jim Kiick
Football Player
Milward L. Simpson
Milward L. Simpson
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Josh Davis
Josh Davis
Basketball Player
Tyrone Williams
Tyrone Williams
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Patrick Chukwurah
Patrick Chukwurah
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Vic Washington
Vic Washington
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Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney
US Vice President, Film Actor, TV Actor
Casey Bramlet
Casey Bramlet
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David Hearn
David Hearn
Adam Goldberg
Adam Goldberg
Football Player
Conrad Dobler
Conrad Dobler
Football Player
C.J. Brewer
C.J. Brewer
Football Player
Scottie Vines
Scottie Vines
Football Player
Jerry Depoyster
Jerry Depoyster
Football Player
Derrick Martin
Derrick Martin
Football Player
Malcolm Floyd
Malcolm Floyd
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    In what year was University of Wyoming founded?
  • A:
    1886 was the year the institution was founded.
  • Q:
    What colors symbolize the University of Wyoming?
  • A:
    Brown and Gold are the school's colors.

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