University of Wyoming Acceptance Rate
Laramie, Wyoming · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,644
- Admitted
- 5,498
- Yield
- 26.6%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Wyoming's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 97.4% (97.7% in 2014–15, 97.4% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 4,187 to 5,644 (+35%) over that period.
Its 97.4% rate makes University of Wyoming more selective than about 4% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
University of Wyoming has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 26.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,187 | 4,089 | 97.7% | 1,567 |
| 2015–16 | 4,657 | 4,455 | 95.7% | 1,692 |
| 2016–17 | 4,883 | 4,643 | 95.1% | 1,551 |
| 2017–18 | 4,306 | 4,169 | 96.8% | 1,696 |
| 2018–19 | 5,293 | 5,083 | 96% | 1,859 |
| 2019–20 | 5,348 | 5,132 | 96% | 1,760 |
| 2020–21 | 4,919 | 4,635 | 94.2% | 1,424 |
| 2021–22 | 5,645 | 5,463 | 96.8% | 1,477 |
| 2022–23 | 5,797 | 5,564 | 96% | 1,627 |
| 2023–24 | 5,644 | 5,498 | 97.4% | 1,463 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,933 | 2,871 | 97.9% |
| Men | 2,525 | 2,451 | 97.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Wyoming compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Wyoming's acceptance rate?
University of Wyoming's acceptance rate is 97.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,498 admitted of 5,644 applicants).
Is University of Wyoming test optional?
University of Wyoming is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Wyoming?
University of Wyoming received 5,644 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,498.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.uwyo.edu/.