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The University of Wyoming is the state’s only 4-year university and the state’s provider of baccalaureate and graduate education and outreach services. UW combines major university benefits and small school advantages with more than 180 programs, outstanding faculty and world-class research facilities set against the idyllic backdrop of rugged mountains and high plains.

The main campus is located in Laramie, approximately two hours north of Denver. The university maintains the UW/Casper College Center, nine outreach centers across Wyoming and Extension Service centers in each of the state’s 23 counties and on the Wind River Indian Reservation. The university ranks 17th nationally in the number of students majoring in science, engineering and mathematics disciplines. Enrollment is comprised of 9,352 undergraduate students plus 2,669 enrolled in numerous masers and doctoral programs in science, engineering, mathematics, economics and finance and education. Visit the University of Wyoming site.

Wyoming’s commitment to education is backed by strong working partnerships with the University of Wyoming in Laramie and the seven community colleges located in:

• Sheridan – Sheridan College (Northern Wyoming College)
• Powell – Northwest College
• Riverton – Central Wyoming College
• Casper – Casper College
• Rock Springs – Western Wyoming Community College
• Torrington – Eastern Wyoming Community College
• Cheyenne – Laramie County Community College

The Wyoming Business Council and the community colleges partner to bring employment training programs to meet the specific needs of businesses in the area.

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