University of Wyoming

Yes, UW is online. It has about two dozen online bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and certificates/endorsements. NCES data shows that 15% of undergrads and 31% of graduate students attend exclusively online. 

While most online coursework is offered through UW, students may have to take some online courses through other schools. For example, UW doesn't consistently offer all of its math courses online required for a bachelor's degree in business with an accounting major, and students may have to complete these courses elsewhere.

Many consider UW a good school because it has a favorable accreditation status that reflects its academic quality and rigor. UW is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. UW receives institutional accreditation because it has sound financial practices and academic programming that meets federal quality standards. 

Industry organizations have also conferred programmatic accreditation to several of UW's degrees, including the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation.

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UW is known for its affordability. According to College Scorecard data, its annual average cost is $8,000, over 80% less than the midpoint for other four-year schools. Along with affordability, UW offers class sizes of 30 students or less and a low 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, which helps educators provide individualized instruction and fosters a sense of community among students.

UW is also known as a land-grant research and teaching institution with over 700 faculty. This means that UW is recognized for providing accessible, researched-based programming and educational resources that aim to improve the lives of those within the state. UW also has an R2 Carnegie Classification for offering doctoral programs and serving as a research facility.

According to College Scorecard data, UW's bachelor's degrees in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, and registered nursing provide the highest earnings. Graduates in these fields earn annual median salaries of approximately $90,000, $82,700, and $75,200, respectively.

Additionally, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. On a scale of 0 to 100, UW has a Salary Score of 46 for bachelor's degrees, 55 for master's degrees, and 42 for doctorates. Its master's degrees in education, such as educational leadership, have the highest program-specific salary score at 85.

Getting into UW as a first-year student is easy, as it accepts 97% of applicants, according to College Scorecard. Applying to UW doesn't require entrance exams, but submitting ACT/SAT scores can help you earn more financial aid, such as merit scholarships. 

It's unclear how difficult getting into graduate school at UW is. Each program may have its different enrollment criteria. A program advisor can help you determine your chances of getting accepted.

Applicants need a minimum 2.25 GPA to get into UW as a first-year student. While those with 3.00 and higher are assured admission, applicants with 2.50-2.99 GPAs are admitted with support, and applicants with 2.25-2.49 GPAs are reviewed holistically and may be required to submit a college essay.

Graduate candidates need at least a 3.00 GPA to be considered for admission. 

Although individual degree programs may have additional requirements, UW's admission requirements for first-year students generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $50 application fee
• Official high school transcripts (or GED)
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• A college essay, if your high school GPA is between 2.25 and 2.49

While SAT/ACT scores are not required, they can help you earn more financial aid. Meanwhile, some graduate programs may require entrance exams such as the GRE or GMAT. When applying to college, an enrollment or program advisor can help you. 

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