The University of Wyoming, founded in 1886, is a nationally recognized land-grant research institution with expert faculty, top-ranked academics and world-class facilities. Take advantage of small class sizes and supportive professors while you explore the 30 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, 300 miles of snowmobiling trails and more than 100 miles of mountain bike trails, plus fishing, rock climbing, 2.9 million acres of nationaal forest and more. Outdoor magazine recognized UW as one of the nation's top outdoor schools. Learn more about UW & Laramie >