University of Wyoming
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Average High School GPA: 3.57
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1040–1265
ACT Range: 20–28
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: 8,130
Public or Private: Public, Land-Grant
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Mixed culture, with conservative student presence noted
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Laramie, Wyoming
Setting: Remote town campus
U.S. Region: Mountain West
Climate/Averages: Cold winters, mild summers; campus at ~7,200 ft elevation
Nearest Airport: Laramie Regional Airport (~10 mi); Denver International ~130 mi away
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Campus Resources
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Social Media
Instagram: @uofwyoming
Swim Team Instagram: @wyo_swim_dive
Twitter: @UWyo
Facebook: University of Wyoming
LinkedIn: University of Wyoming
YouTube: University of Wyoming
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Mountain West Conference
Nickname: Cowboys & Cowgirls
Mascot: Cowboy Joe and Pistol Pete
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: McAuley Aquatics Center
Head Coach: Dave Denniston
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #5 in Western Athletic Conference
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #58
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #6 in Mountain West Conference
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U.S. News College Rankings
#220 in National Universities (tie)
#119 in Top Public Schools (tie)
#156 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
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Forbes Top Colleges
#189 Top Colleges 2025
#85 In Public Colleges
#135 In Research Universities
#44 In The West
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: B+
Diversity: B+
Athletics: A
Professors: A
Dorms: C+
Student Life: A-
Value: B+
Campus: B
Party Scene: B+
Location: B+
Campus Food: B-
Safety: B
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #161 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #124 of 1,332
Get Recruited!
Complete the university swimming and diving
recruiting questionnaire and email the coach.