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| Admission Item | Required? |
|---|---|
| High School Transcript | Required of Some |
| College Transcript | Required of All |
| Essay or Personal Statement | Not Required |
| Interview | Not Required |
| Standardized Test Scores | Required of Soe |
| Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution | Not Required |
In addition to the above requirements, UW also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.
UW requires a minimum of 30 credits.
What are University of Wyoming’s Transfer Deadlines?
Many universities accept transfer applications during each semester. For this reason, we break down UW transfer deadline by fall, winter, spring and summer.
| Closing Date | Reported Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Transfer Deadline | August 10 |
| Winter Transfer Deadline | |
| Spring Transfer Deadline | December 10 |
| Summer Transfer Deadline | beginning of classes |
Waiting until the last minute to finalize your application could result in a silly mistake.
We recommend you complete your application at least 1 week before the required deadline.
In fact, take a full 2 day break from looking at anything related to your application and then come back to look for errors. I bet you’ll find a few ?
When are decision dates for University of Wyoming transfer applicants?
If you applied to transfer to UW on or before the reported deadlines then you should have your decision date by the notification dates in the below table.
| Deadline | Notification Dates |
|---|---|
| Fall Transfer Deadline | rolling |
| Winter Transfer Deadline | |
| Spring Transfer Deadline | rolling |
| Summer Transfer Deadline | rolling |
Note this data is current as of 2019 and to the best of our knowledge this hasn’t changed.
What is University of Wyoming’s transfer acceptance rate?
In 2019, UW received 1888 transfer applicants.
The school accepted 1823 students. Therefore, the transfer acceptance rate for UW is 96.56%.
This indicates how hard it is to transfer into UW. You can use the free calculator below to predict your chances of getting accepted.
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Additionally, of the 1823 accepted transfer students, 1075 students enrolled – that means the yield was 58.97%.
UW accepts 97 out of every 100 transfer applicants.
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What are the University of Wyoming transfer GPA requirements?
UW requires a minimum college GPA of 2.0 – this is on a 4.33 point scale.
In addition, UW requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.
Additional Transfer Info. for UW
UW has noted the additional policies: Articulation agreements with Colby Comm Coll, Colorado community colleges, Mid-Plains Comm Coll, Western Nebraska Comm Coll, and Wyoming community colleges..
Will you enjoy transferring to UW?
There are a lot of reasons to transfer to UW. Maybe your plan has always been to attend community college, and then move to a four year college to save money while completing your degree.
Maybe you had a bad experience at your first school – don’t worry this is more common than you think.
Or perhaps you’re drawn to Laramie…
Regardless of your reason for transferring, you’re already enrolled at another college or university so you know that the most important element in your college experience is the people and community
Finding success at UW is dependent on feeling comfortable – will you be able to find a place to find home and grow?
These are the questions that numbers and data cannot answer, but CampusReel can.
If you’re considering transferring to UW then I highly recommend that you watch the school’s videos on CampusReel. These are real students with real stories.
To have a shot at transferring into UW, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.5 – ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.64. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.
The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of UW students.
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 490 | 610 | 550 |
| SAT Reading | 470 | 600 | 535 |
| 2018 Total SAT Score | 960 | 1210 | 1085 |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 | 23 |
| ACT Reading | 21 | 28 | 24 |
| 2018 Total ACT Score | 41 | 55 | 48 |
University of Wyoming’s average SAT score is 1085. To be a competitive applicant for University of Wyoming your SAT score should come close to the average – for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.
Overview
| Founded | 1886 |
|---|---|
| Total Faculty | 1,002 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 9,998 |
| Application Acceptance Rate | 96% |
| Transfer Students | 1,075 |
| Programs | 251 |
| Courses | 7,710 |
| Transfer Agreements | 203 incoming |
| Equivalencies | 18,630 incoming 18,244 outgoing |
Financial Information
| In-State Tuition | $6,400 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $17,490 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
Scholarships and Financial Aid:The FAFSA is the federal government’s application to determine financial aid eligibility for most types of financial aid. First apply for a FSA ID. You will need a FSA ID to electronically sign your FAFSA. If you are a dependent student, your parents should also apply for a FSA ID so they can electronically sign your FAFSA. You can complete the FAFSA (and the Renewal FAFSA) electronically by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our Federal School Code (for the FAFSA) is 003932.
Information for Transfer In Students
Accepts Transfers:At UW we want to make transferring your credits as easy as possible. Generally, all college-level courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities will transfer to UW, while remedial courses and most vocational courses will not.Credit For Life Experience:Credit based on evaluation of the kinds and extent of college-level learning which an applicant has acquired in prior extra-institutional settings, evidenced in a portfolio of documentation, may count toward university undergraduate graduation.
Application Deadlines for Transfer
| Fall/Summer Priority | March 1 |
|---|---|
| Fall Closing | August 10 |
| Spring Closing | December 10 |
| Summer Closing | Start of Class |
Transfer Application Requirements
Minimum GPA:
A cumulative, unweighted college GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If you have less than 12 semester credit hours, you will need a cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Official Transcripts:
Have one official transcript from EACH previously attended institution sent directly to the UW Admissions Office. Transfer students with less than 12 completed college credits will need to send official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:
If you have less than 12 semester credit hours or are under 21 years of age, you will need a minimum composite ACT score of 21 or SAT* score of 1060.
Application Fee:
There is a $40 non-refundable application fee.
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations |  | |
| Agricultural Communication/journalism | | |
| Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture | | |
| Animal Sciences, General | | |
| Range Science And Management | | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African-american/black Studies | | |
| American Indian/native American Studies | | |
| American/united States Studies/civilization | | |
| Women’s Studies | | |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | | |
| Botany/plant Biology | | |
| Microbiology, General | | |
| Molecular Biology | | |
| Physiology, General | | |
| Wildlife Biology | | |
| Zoology/animal Biology | | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting | | |
| Business Administration And Management, General | | |
| Business/commerce, General | | |
| Business/managerial Economics | | |
| Construction Management, General | | |
| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | | |
| Finance, General | | |
| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General | | |
| Marketing/marketing Management, General | | |
| Organizational Leadership | | |
| Selling Skills And Sales Operations | | |
| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism | | |
| Speech Communication And Rhetoric | | |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science | | |
| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | | |
| Art Teacher Education | | |
| Biology Teacher Education | | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | | |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | | |
| Education, General | | |
| Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs | | |
| Elementary Education And Teaching | | |
| English/language Arts Teacher Education | | |
| French Language Teacher Education | | |
| German Language Teacher Education | | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | | |
| Music Teacher Education | | |
| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | | |
| Physics Teacher Education | | |
| Secondary Education And Teaching | | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | | |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | | |
| Technical Teacher Education | | |
| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Architectural Engineering | | |
| Chemical Engineering | | |
| Civil Engineering, General | | |
| Computer Engineering, General | | |
| Electrical And Electronics Engineering | | |
| Energy Systems Engineering, General | | |
| Engineering, General | | |
| Mechanical Engineering | | |
| Petroleum Engineering | | |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General | | |
| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General | | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French Language And Literature | | |
| German Language And Literature | | |
| Spanish Language And Literature | | |
| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist | | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | | |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | | |
| Pre-nursing Studies | | |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | | |
| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | | |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies | | |
| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General | | |
| Statistics, General | | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| International/globalization Studies | | |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science | | |
| Environmental Studies | | |
| Environmental/natural Resource Recreation And Tourism | | |
| Environmental/natural Resources Management And Policy, Other | | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Exercise Science And Kinesiology | | |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy | | |
| Religion/religious Studies | | |
| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy And Astrophysics, Other | | |
| Chemistry, General | | |
| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | | |
| Geology/earth Science, General | | |
| Physics, General | | |
| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General | | |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work | | |
| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety Studies | | |
| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General | | |
| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | | |
| Geographic Information Science And Cartography | | |
| Geography | | |
| Political Science And Government, General | | |
| Sociology, General | | |
| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation | | |
| Fine/studio Arts, General | | |
| Jazz/jazz Studies | | |
| Music Performance, General | | |
| Music, General | | |
| Theatre And Dance | |
Overall University of Wyoming (UW) Acceptance Rate – Fall 2012
95.7%
The overall acceptance rate for University of Wyoming was reported as 95.7% in Fall 2012 with over 4,180 applications submitted to UW. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- UW ACT Scores: 22 – 27
- UW Average GPA: 3.23 – 3.45
How Hard Is It to Get into University of Wyoming?
Applicant Selectivity: Medium
When determining how difficult it is for students to get into UW, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2021 Projection
20082009201020112012
| Year | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 96.1 |
| 2009 | 95.9 |
| 2010 | 95.4 |
| 2011 | 96 |
| 2012 | 95.7 |
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2021-2022 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for UW has been staying about the same from year to year.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2008-2009: 96.1%
- 2009-2010: 95.9%
- 2010-2011: 95.4%
- 2011-2012: 96.0%
- 2012-2013: 95.7%
- Projected UW Acceptance Rate 2021-2022: 95.8%
How Does University of Wyoming (UW) Compare?
95.7%This School55.5%National Avg
The acceptance rate for University of Wyoming is seventy-two percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| University of Northern Colorado | 69.6% |
| Regis University | 69.9% |
| Colorado School of Mines | 37.4% |
| Colorado Christian University | 97.6% |
| University of Denver | 76.7% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates – Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Required
- School Records are Required
- College Prep Classes are Required
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,…) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2012)
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 4,181 | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Admitted | 4,001 | 47.0% | 53.0% |
| Enrolled | 1,584 | 49.2% | 50.8% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to University of Wyoming (UW) (Fall 2012)
| ACT® | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 21 – 27 |
| Math | 21 – 27 |
| Composite Score | 22 – 27 |
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