University of Wyoming Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
1%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wyoming has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.1%(6,626)
Hispanic
8.5%(711)
African American
1.1%(88)
Asian
1.2%(104)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(47)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
4.2%(349)
Unknown
5.2%(439)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment11,100
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

University of Wyoming offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Wyoming has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.8%(3,983)
Women
53.2%(4,535)

Gender Statistics

Men3,983

36% of total enrollment

Women4,535

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wyoming serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(77)
18-19
30.2%(2,569)
20-21
34.7%(2,955)
22-24
18.7%(1,594)
25+
15.5%(1,323)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.0%(51)
22-24
23.3%(601)
25+
74.7%(1,929)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Wyoming attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 42% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.4%(912)
Out-of-State
41.9%(665)
International
0.7%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State912

57% of student body

Out-of-State665

42% of student body

International11

1% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age