Quick Facts about the University of Wyoming:

Location: Laramie, WY
Founded: 1886
Nickname: Cowboys
Colors: Brown and Gold
Enrollment: 13,162

The Univeristy of Wyoming is located on the high plains of Southwest Wyoming. Laramie is located 45 miles from Cheyenne, WY, the state capitol, 145 miles from Denver, CO, and 65 miles from Fort Collins, CO. The University of Wyoming boasts one of the best engineering programs in the Western United States, housed under one of the biggest educational buildings on campus. The University recently underwent a remodel to make it more of a walking/biking campus by eliminating many of the paved roads located within campus to make it safer for the students walking to and from class. They also run a shuttle service from the stadium to campus for anyone living outside of the campus area. Sitting at 7200 feet often takes it's toll on incoming freshman, especially those not from Wyoming, so staying in shape is often not a challenge in Laramie, but in case it is, there is a large workout facility located next to the Student Union. Prexy's Pasture is where students gather to soak up the sun, play frisbee and football, and get to class, as it's one of the most highly traveled parts of campus. Laramie features a great night life, with many bars and restaurants downtown to keep things interesting for students.

The residence halls at UW are the most densely populated area of Wyoming. 2500 live within the dorm area.

War Memorial Stadium becomes the 3rd largest city in Wyoming when filled. Arena Auditorium becomes the 5th largest city when filled.

White Hall, part of the residence halls, is the tallest building in the state of Wyoming, standing at 13 stories tall.

The University of Wyoming is the highest four year university in America, standing at 7200 ft in elevation.

Sports Facilities at Wyoming:

War Memorial Stadium Capacity: 33,500 Built: 1950 Turf: SprinTurf Renovations: 1970, 1978, 2001, 2004, 2005 Statues are located at the North Endzone, one called "Fanning a Twister", a pictures of man riding the famous rodeo horse, Steamboat. The other is called Cowboy Tough done by Chris Navarro.

Arena Auditorium Capacity: 15,028 Built: 1982 Nicknamed the Dome of Doom and the Double A. The largest crowd in the history of the AA was in 2002 when the Cowboys hosted the Utah Utes in a MWC deciding basketball game. The capacity of the game was 16,089.

War Memorial Field House Built: ??? The War Memorial Fieldhouse located on the campus of the University of Wyoming is located right behind War Memorial Stadium. The Fieldhouse plays host to a number of events, including UW indoor track and also hosts the Cowboy Open as part of the UW wrestling team. Bleachers fill the top portion of the fieldhouse for the onlookers attending the event.

University of Wyoming Indoor Practice Facility Built: 2007 The new indoor practice facility being built on the campus of the University will house the athletics practices during the inclement of weather that is so popular in Laramie. The facility is part of the strategic plan by the athletics department to improve the state of UW athletics.