University of Wyoming Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
1%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Wyoming has a diverse student body with 21% 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
78.2%(7,347)
Hispanic
8.8%(826)
African American
1.2%(114)
Asian
1.2%(112)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(57)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
4.2%(394)
Unknown
5.8%(541)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment12,585
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
46.5%(4,453)
Women
53.5%(5,118)

Gender Statistics

Men4,453

35% of total enrollment

Women5,118

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Wyoming serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(119)
18-19
30.4%(2,504)
20-21
33.7%(2,780)
22-24
18.8%(1,551)
25+
15.7%(1,296)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.5%(67)
22-24
22.4%(597)
25+
75.0%(1,998)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

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
56.9%(816)
Out-of-State
42.4%(608)
International
0.7%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State816

57% of student body

Out-of-State608

42% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age