It is my pleasure to introduce you to UW’s 2024-25 Factbook. The Factbook provides key information about our University and I hope you will use it to learn more about the characteristics that make UW unique. As you review the Factbook, it is important to do so within the context of UW’s 2023+ Strategic Plan that includes the objectives of
• Enhance Student Success
• Pursue Institutional Excellence
• Provide a Supportive Community
• Engage with and Serve the State of Wyoming
• Cultivate Financial Stability and Diversification UW has a proud tradition of educating the people of Wyoming and beyond since it was established as the state’s Morrill Act land-grant university in �886 and serves as Wyoming’s only public university. Our enrollment in Fall 2024 included �0,8�3 students from 5� states/territories and 73 countries. Students can choose from 222 degree programs, including 38 certificate programs, 90 bachelor’s programs, 58 master’s programs, and 36 doctorate/professional programs. In addition to campuses in Laramie and Casper, our online programs reach students throughout the state, nation, and world.
Ed Seidel, President
UNIVERSITY ACCREDITATION
The University of Wyoming is institutionally accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. Additionally, four colleges hold specialty accreditation: Business, Education, Engineering & Physical Sciences, and Law; 28 programs also hold specialty accreditation. UW’s Student Health, Family Practice Centers in Cheyenne and Casper, Veterinary Lab, and Art Museum are also accredited.
ATHLETICS
The UW Cowboys and Cowgirls compete at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division � level in �7 sports, including the Football Bowl Subdivision. Cowboy and Cowgirl teams are a part of the Mountain West Conference.
400 NCAA Division 1 Student Athletes
COLLEGE BREAKDOWN – FALL 2024
Other colleges that support UW: Honors College and School of Graduate Education
STUDENTS BY WYOMING COUNTY
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
586 5.4%
RACE/ETHNICITY – FALL 2024
FALL 2024 NEW TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer GPA 63%
3.23
78%
Retention Rate (Fall 2023 to Fall 2024*)
Percent transferring from a Wyoming Community College
63%
Graduated within 4 years after transferring to UW (2020 Cohort*)
4% Second Bachelors: 32 11%
Freshman: 87 13%
Senior: 107 26%
Sophomore: 211 47%
TRANSFER CLASS AT ENTRY
Junior: 389
Fall 2024
906
Retained Fall 2023 to Fall 2024
Graduated in 4 Years (2020 Cohort*)
Graduated in 6 Years (2018 Cohort*)
*Full-time only
STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES
SADDLE UP
Comprehensive academic preparation program for incoming students.
1,255
Total attendees
1,172 first-time students; 82 new transfers; 1 other student
COWBOY COACHING
Peer-to-peer mentoring program focusing on first and second-year students.
164
Total Peer Mentors
Mentor to Student Ratio 7:1
87.1% of students who met with a Cowboy Coach at least twice in 2023-24 are enrolled in Fall 2024
Graduate Assistants
DEGREES AWARDED (2023-24)
2,885
FALL 2023 FIRST-TIME, FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Percent receiving scholarships and/or financial aid 94%
Average award (of those receiving financial aid) (scholarships, loans, and grants) $�5,543
Percent receiving institutional scholarships 84%
Percent of Wyoming H.S. graduates receiving Hathaway 86%
35%
Performance: $2,520 † 13% Opportunity: $1,680†
2% Provisional: $1,680†
HATHAWAY SCHOLARSHIP
Student headcount by Hathaway level, Fall 2023 – all recipients
899
First-time and transfer students
2,841
Total number of recipients
Honors: $3,360†
ANNUAL STUDENT COSTS (2024-25)
*Includes $�,768 mandatory fees plus average advising & program fees of $810 based on 30 hrs/ year. **Includes $�,702 mandatory fees. 50%
† Yearly merit scholarship award per student.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT DEBT
6�% of new first-time students who graduated with an undergraduate degree in 2023-24 had no student loan debt. For the students who had student loan debt from their time at UW, they owed an average of $24,73�.
HATHAWAY STUDENT DEBT
Wyoming residents, particularly those receiving the Hathaway scholarship, were less likely to take out loans. For Wyoming students with Hathaway, 67% graduated without student loan debt; the 33% who took out loans had an average debt of $�6,624.
UW OPERATIONS (FALL 2024)
Acres, Laramie Campus �,984
Acres, Statewide �6,758
Buildings, Laramie Campus 2�9
Square Footage, Laramie Campus 7,289,924
Square Footage, Statewide 8,�57,266
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING FOUNDATION
Endowment value - FY24
$833,463,759
Annual giving - FY24 $6�,584,576
LIBRARIES
Physical collections �.95 M
Digital/Electronic collections �.99 M
Annual visits to libraries 3�5,875
Website visits �.2 M
Wyoming residents with a library card have access to most UW Libraries online resources.
Utilities, Repairs and Maintenance, and Rentals: $22.4*
Internal Allocations and Transfers1: $41.8*
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits: $348.0* OPERATING BUDGET AUTHORITY (FY25) 18% Services, Travel, and Supplies: $96.9*
067-University of Wyoming
069-WICHE
(Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education)
of Goods & Services: $51.2*
OPERATING BUDGET
AUTHORITY BY SOURCE OF FUNDS (FY25)
Total2: $525,506,5�5
BUDGET (REVENUES): FY25
Unrestricted Operating $407,97�,�42
Designated Operating $77,925,�54 Restricted Expendable (Gifts) $39,6�0,2�8 Total $525,506,5�5
Sales & Services of Educational Activities: $0*
� Includes provisions for replacement/depreciation and debt service.
2 Externally sponsored grant expenditures are not included.
UW’s research enterprise continues to grow in size, breadth, and impact because of UW’s unique research strengths.
• 778 proposals submitted – a 38% increase over FY23
• $�50 million total sponsored projects funded
• $�67.3 million research expenditures
Overall impacts on the state of Wyoming include:
• Support for over 2,800 jobs
• Addition of $�27 million+ in GDP in FY23
New major grants
$167.3M 2024 Research Expenditures
• ART Grant – $6 million over 4 years
• English Department Mellon Grant –$850,000 over 3 years
• CO-WY Innovation Engine
• SER CarbonSAFE Award – $40.5 million over 3 years
The Science Institute (SI) focuses on scientific outreach and education programs and promoting research important to Wyoming. During 2023-24, 6,736 PreK-�2+ students experienced the SI Roadshow statewide; 46 undergraduate students’ research was supported by the Wyoming Research Scholars Program, and the Learning Actively Mentoring Program trained 35 instructors from 6 Wyoming higher ed institutions in active learning at its Summer Institute. SI shared resource centers are available with state-of-the-art instrumentation and technical staff, and 5 new interdisciplinary Research Centers focus on areas critical to Wyoming and the world.
• Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Energy Materials
• WyldTech
• Rural Community Resilience & Innovation
• Quantum Information Science & Engineering
The School of Computing was launched in 2022, with the goal of “Digital for All.” In 2023, a dynamic team of �9 interdisciplinary faculty taught �5 specialized computing credentials. In 2024, SoC delivered more than �70 student experiences and is all about bridging the gap between technology and every field of study, offering handson, context-based learning experiences that engage students from all disciplines. By integrating computing into any degree at UW, students gain skills to tackle real-world challenges, making them more adaptable, innovative, and prepared for a tech-driven future. Innovations in computing include:
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cloud Computing
• Data Science & Analytics
• Digital Twins
• Digital Humanities
• High Powered Supercomputers
• Internet of Things
• Robotics
• Software Development
• Virtual Reality
• 3D Modeling
• Remote Sensors
• Drones
• Digital Mapping
The University of Wyoming Research Institute at AMK Ranch is a cooperative effort between the University of Wyoming and the National Park Service. One of only a handful of field stations in US National Parks and the oldest partnership of this kind. Its vision promotes stewardship by �) advancing the frontiers of knowledge by inspiring discoveries in Wyoming’s iconic landscapes, 2) elevating experiences for place-based learning for UW students, community scholars, and the public, and 3) connecting communities that cross boundaries to foster cooperation, understanding, and discourse. UW students and faculty partner with the National Park Service and others to increase opportunities for research, scholarship, creative and cultural activities, and courses connected to Wyoming’s landscapes and ecosystems, its Native American culture and heritage, and its traditions from ranching to recreation.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
As part of the Small Business Development Center Network, the Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative (WSSI) provides no cost business advising and education related to the federal small business innovation research and small business technology transfer programs supporting innovative, highgrowth, high-tech startups and small businesses. During federal FY24 WSSI staff served 56 clients, provided 6 virtual workshops/webinars with �39 attendees, and reported more than $6.3 million in Phase I/II awards from various federal agencies.
The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) fosters culture and training programs related to innovation and entrepreneurship across UW. CEI provides opportunities for practical skill development and experiential learning in technology commercialization, corporate innovation, startups, financing and entrepreneurial management for students, faculty, and staff.
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated UW as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) institution. The IEP Designation recognizes higher education institutions with a substantial, sustainable, and institution-wide commitment to economic engagement. This designation elevates visibility and maximizes the impact of research, learning, and engagement on the regional economy and society.
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Programs and contracts to support medical education include:
• WWAMI — Four-year medical program affiliated with the University of Washington.
• WY-DENT — A dentistry contract program with University of Nebraska and Creighton University.
• BRAND — An Accelerated Nursing Degree program serving students with a previous non-nursing baccalaureate degree who desire to become a registered nurse.
The University of Wyoming provides premedical advising for students interested in these fields through the Pre-health Advising Office.
• Up to 20% of Wyoming WWAMI admissions slots may target rural underserved practice through the TRUST program.
356
Wyoming residents have earned medical degrees through WWAMI as of 2024
• Of those WWAMI physicians that return to Wyoming to fulfill their State contracts, 79% remain in Wyoming beyond their 3-year contract commitment.
UW EXTENSION
Wyoming Solutions to Practical Problems
UW Extension brings university research and resources to the state’s 23 counties and the Wind River Indian Reservation.
4,811 Programs Taught
117,361
Youth & Adults Reached Instructional Hours 11,457
• Wyoming 4-H helps youth develop lifelong leadership skills and connect with adult mentors through projects ranging from robotics to raising livestock.
• The Cent$ible Nutrition Program provides nutrition and physical activity education to Wyoming residents with limited resources, collaborating with more than 300 partners across the state.
• Agriculture and natural resource programs share researchbased information on crop and livestock production, rangeland monitoring, farm and ranch economics, home gardening, pesticide safety, and more.
• Community health and wellness programs provide resources on topics ranging from nutrition, food safety, and physical fitness to tourism, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy.
158,175 Total Alumni
110,662: Alumni who received degrees
47,513 Alumni who attended at least one semester
Alumni in Wyoming: 59,479*
Alumni by State (October 2024)
● 50-1,000
● 1,001-3,000
● 3,001-5,000
● 5,001-50,000
● 50,000+
>1,000 living outside the U.S.
*Includes unknown county data.
STATEWIDE ACTIVITIES
Trustees Education Initiative (TEI)
The TEI began at the college in 2016, designed to produce and maintain the highest quality educators across Wyoming. Through partnership with educators, administrators, policy makers, industry, and community members, TEI develops transformative educational initiatives that empower educators, promote professional growth, and elevate student success.
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND)
In 2024, WIND celebrates 30 years of assisting and supporting individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, professionals, and UW students through education, training, community services, and early intervention. WIND initiatives have been recognized through national and international awards for excellence in serving the community.
New “Energy Roadshow” Public Outreach Series
In June 2024, SER launched an “Energy Roadshow” to connect with Wyoming communities and highlight its research and energy projects. The series aims to inform the public about local projects and the state’s energy sector. The Energy Roadshow will continue in the upcoming year, with public events throughout the state.
Native American Summer Institute (NASI)
NASI is a 6-day residential summer pre-college program designed to familiarize Native American High School Students (current 9th12th grade students) from the Wind River Reservation, surrounding communities, and the town of Laramie. Participants are exposed to a full college experience by staying in the residence halls, attending academic workshops, and participating in activities on and off campus, as well as Native American cultural activities. NASI helps build leadership skills, and new relationships with peers, UW faculty and staff, and current UW Native American college students.
National Community Engagement Designation
In 2024, UW achieved the National Community Engagement Designation from the Carnegie Foundation. Earning this classification, acknowledges UW’s extensive outreach efforts throughout the state. After following a rigorous evaluation and documentation of community engagement endeavors, this designation serves as a catalyst to further refine and expand upon UW’s extensive approach to community
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kermit Brown, Laramie, Chairman
Michelle Sullivan, Sheridan, Vice Chairman
Laura Schmid-Pizzato, Rock Springs, Treasurer
Brad Bonner, Cody, Secretary
Dr. David Fall, Gillette
Brad LaCroix, Newcastle
Carol Linton, Jackson
Jim Mathis, Wheatland
John McKinley, Cheyenne
Macey Moore, Douglas
Dave True, Casper
EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
UW President Ed Seidel
ASUW President Kameron Murffit
Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder
Executive Director of Wyoming Community College Commission Ben Moritz
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING PRESIDENT’S CABINET
Dr. Edward Seidel, Ph.D., President
Scott Turpen, DMA, Interim Provost
Chad Baldwin, B.A., Associate Vice President, Communications & Marketing
Tom Burman, MBA, Athletic Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
Jennifer Chavez, M.A., Interim Vice President for Information Technology
Nycole Courtney, Ed.D., Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Parag Chitnis, Ph.D., Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Adam Comeau, B.A., Staff Senate President
Tara Evans, J.D., Vice President & General Counsel
Ray Fertig, Ph.D., Faculty Senate Chair
Alex Kean, B.A., Vice President for Budget & Finance/CFO
Kelsey Kyne, Ed.D., Chief of Staff to the President
Bob Link, MBA, Associate Vice President Human Resources
Bill Mai, MBA, Vice President for Campus Operations
