| Location | Laramie, United States | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 11000 | Establishment | University |
| Founded In | 1886 | Estimated Cost of Living | 14000 USD |
| Address | 1000 E University Ave, Laramie, WY 82071, United States |
Native American peoples inhabited and visited the landscape encompassed within Wyoming for centuries prior to the founding of the University of Wyoming (UW) in 1886 and we would like to acknowledge the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Crow, Lakota, Shoshone and Ute, on whose land we stand today.
The Laramie settlement was founded in 1868, as a stop on the Union Pacific Railroad. What started as a lawless Old West type of town named after a French fur trapper that disappeared in the mountains, it is now the home of numerous sites included in the National Register of Historic Places. UW was founded in 1886, before the territory of Wyoming became a state in 1890.
Wyoming is known as the Equality State, allowing women to legally vote and hold office in 1869, before it was officially a state. Laramie is known as the Gem City of the Plains, or "Laradise," and is located in Albany County in the state of Wyoming.
High Altitude
Laramie is nestled on a high plain between two mountain ranges; the terrain is the perfect playground for adventure-seekers! If you are not used to high altitudes, it can take some adjustment to avoid altitude sickness. You'll also need to make adjustments to your baking recipes!
City Population
Wyoming is the 10th largest state in the country by area, and also the least populated state. If you enjoy a cozy, college town, then you will love Laramie. If you're looking for a brief change of scenery, Laramie is just 50 miles west of the Wyoming state capital, Cheyenne, and 130 miles north of Denver, Colorado.
University Population
Students, faculty and staff at the University of Wyoming come from 52 US states and territories and from 78 country around the world.
Take advantage of small class sizes, supportive professors and the incredible local and state support that Wyoming’s sole four-year university has to offer. With 200 areas of study and 85 undergraduate majors across various colleges and programs, every cowboy can find the degree that's right for them at UW.
Rooted in the traditions of the West and surrounded by the rugged Rocky Mountains, the University of Wyoming was founded in 1886 and is a nationally recognized land-grant research institution with expert faculty, top-ranked academics and world-class facilities.
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