Department of Economics
College of Business Department 3985
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-3124
Fax: 307-766-4028
Email: economics@uwyo.edu
What materials need to be sent to the department? - Top
All required documents should be uploaded to the online application system. Do not
end any documents to the Department unless requested to do so.
How many graduate students are currently enrolled? - Top
In our 2021-2022 academic year, we have 25 PhD students and 8 master's students.
Who receives assistantships? - Top
All PhD students accepted into our programs are normally offered graduate assistantships.
The assistantship for PhD students includes a stipend plus full tuition and fees and
the full cost of student health insurance, for up to four years. Often times outstanding
students admitted to the Master's program are partially or fully funded depending
on available funds. Additional summer research assistantships may also be available
to students, ranging from $1,000 - $4,000 per summer.
What are the total fees and tuition? - Top
Click here for the total tuition and fees for the academic year. Graduate students, including
international ones, pay tuition at the in-state rate if they are awarded an assistantship.
What is the completion time for a PhD or masters? - Top
On average, it takes four to five years to complete your PhD and three to four semesters
to complete a masters degree.
What is UW's ETS code? - Top
The code for the GRE is 4855 to send to the University of Wyoming and 1801 to send
it to the Economics department.
Can the TOEFL be waived? - Top
The University of Wyoming requires international graduate applicants provide proof
of satisfactory English ability if a student’s native language is not English. This
can be done by providing official score reports from TOEFL or IELTS. Exceptions to
this policy are rare and require special permission from the Graduate Education. Please
contact the department if you believe that you might qualify for an English Language
waiver.
What are the minimum required test scores on the GRE? - Top
Can I apply for spring semester? - Top
We do not accept PhD applicants for the spring semester. MS students are able to start in the spring under approval by the selection committee and graduate director.
What is the deadline for Fall admission? - Top
January 31st.
What should I include in my statement of purpose? - Top
The statement of purpose (one to three pages) should describe why you are interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Economics; how your professional, academic, and personal experiences led you to pursue this path and how they have prepared you for success in this degree program; what you hope to do following the graduate program; what your research interests are; what/who faculty research is of particular interest to you; and why the University of Wyoming is a good fit for you. You do not need to describe a particular research topic as you would in a research proposal. Feel free to correspond over email with faculty whose work interests you, and then to include their names in your SOP.
Department of Economics
College of Business Department 3985
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-3124
Fax: 307-766-4028
Email: economics@uwyo.edu