#150 nationally · R1 · Wyoming

University of Wyoming research spending

University of Wyoming spent $150M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #150 among US R1 and R2 universities and #1 in Wyoming.

$150Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#150of 297 nationally
#1 of 1in Wyoming (100% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
147New Jersey Institute of TechnologyNJR1$161M
148The University of Texas at San AntonioTXR1$158M
149San Diego State UniversityCAR1$158M
150University of WyomingWYR1$150M
151The University of Texas at ArlingtonTXR1$147M
152The University of Texas at DallasTXR1$147M
153The University of Texas at El PasoTXR1$146M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for University of Wyoming run through its research office: https://www.uwyo.edu/research/

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Questions

How much does University of Wyoming spend on research?
University of Wyoming reported $150M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does University of Wyoming rank nationally for research spending?
#150 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #1 of 1 in Wyoming.
Is University of Wyoming an R1 university?
University of Wyoming is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.