BS Political Science at University of Wyoming

Programme overview

Ready to step into the political arena? Or interested in running a non-profit? With a B.A. or B.S. in political science, you will have an opportunity to dive into a variety of subfields and learn how societies of all levels govern themselves and interact with one another

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Laramie, WY, United States

What you will study

As a political science major at UW, you'll receive a comprehensive understanding of how societies govern themselves and interact on a global scale. With concentrations in American politics, comparative government, international relations, political philosophy, public law and public administration, both the B.A. and B.S. degrees offer a solid foundation in political theory and practice.

Career pathways

Our goal at the University of Wyoming is to help our political science students better understand political processes while developing their critical thinking and analytic skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the University of Wyoming (applies university-wide; programme-specific requirements may apply). First-year applicants: cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 on a 4.0 scale are assured admission and 2.50-2.99 are admitted with support; High School Success Curriculum of 4 years English, 4 years math, 4 years science, 3 years social sciences and 4 years additional coursework. ACT or SAT scores are not required. Transfer applicants: cumulative 2.0 GPA and 12 transferable credit hours.

Domestic applicants: USD 5,610 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Undergrad-Standard block tuition band (12-18 credits per semester), Wyoming resident. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

International applicants: USD 22,470 a year (2026-27). Estimated academic year tuition for the Undergrad-Standard block tuition band, non-resident or international. Excludes fees, housing and other costs. Source

Undergraduate admission is rolling: there is no single application deadline and applicants can apply any time before the start of the next available semester. Enrollment must be confirmed by May 1 to be considered for financial aid.

The application fee is $40 and non-refundable, paid when the application is submitted through the online application. ACT or SAT scores are not part of the admissions requirements.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/apply.html

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