University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY

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The academic capital of the Cowboy State

Public Suburban Historic UW Cowboys Scenic Nature Mountains Outdoors

Positioned in the high plains near the Colorado state line, the University of Wyoming is a historic institution that serves as a major intellectual and cultural hub for the entire state as well as the region. The university’s unique geographical setting is perfect for the classes it offers through the National Outdoor Leadership School, which gives students the chance to learn various adventurous techniques for credit. In addition to being nationally ranked in a number of academic areas, the UW campus is also home to several popular museums—check out the historical document and artifact collection of the American Heritage Center, visit the dinosaur skeletons at the UW Geological Museum, or soak in some international masterworks at the UW Art Museum.

The utterly breathtaking natural surroundings make the University of Wyoming one of the most scenic college environments in the United States, and the untamed landscape of the region provides endless opportunities for outdoor exploration and recreation on the weekends--skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and mountain biking are all popular hobbies among the locals.

Laramie offers an impressive selection of places to hangout after hours, from the chain restaurants and movie theater just south of campus along Grand Avenue to the bars, cafes, and nightclubs downtown near 3rd Street. For a change of pace, you can always hop down to Denver, just a two hour drive down Interstate 25.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Laramie, WY is $706 for a studio, $757 for one bedroom, $773 for two bedrooms, and $1,292 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Laramie has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 470 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $706/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 629 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $757/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 782 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $773/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,280 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,292/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

71

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Indian Paintbrush Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

275 Students

7
out of 10

Uw Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

244 Students

6
out of 10

Spring Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

232 Students

6
out of 10

Velma Linford Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

258 Students

5
out of 10

Slade Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

355 Students

4
out of 10

Uw Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

244 Students

6
out of 10

Laramie Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

676 Students

5
out of 10

Laramie High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,095 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • University of Wyoming Planetarium
  • Univ. of Wyoming Geological Museum
  • Wyoming Territorial Prison
  • Snowy Range

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