What is WUE?

• Western Interstate Commission of Higher Education (WICHC)

• Regional tuition-reciprocity agreement

• 150% of in state resident tuition

• Participation of 150 colleges/universities

• Valid for full 2 and 4 year degrees

So In A Nutshell….

WUE = Tuition Reduction!

WUE: Western Undergraduate Exchange

• WUE Schools have 3 tuition rates• Resident Tuition • Non-Resident Tuition • WUE Tuition

Resident Tuition

• A student who currently resides in the same state as the university they plan to attend

Non-Resident

• A student who does not currently reside in the same state as they plan to attend

Reciprocity Tuition

• When a state has agreements with neighboring states to provide lower tuition for residents to attend public colleges and universities in those states. Typically, non-resident admission fees and tuition are reduced (or eliminated) if you are a reciprocity student

Residency

• WUE cannot be used if residency is established

• A student may only receive WUE as a resident of their home state

Who is part of WUE?• New Mexico• Montana• Arizona • Utah• Oregon• Colorado• Wyoming• Idaho • Alaska• Washington• California• Nevada• Hawaii• North Dakota• South Dakota

Examples of Savings

Colorado Residents

Out of State Students

WUE Eligible

Tuition $8,008 $19,363 $11,623

Total Cost $17,627 $28,988 $21,270

*Colorado Mesa University Rates

Example of Savings Colorado Residents

Out of State Students

WUE Eligible

Tuition $8,301 $25,009 $15,826

Total Cost $25,287 $42,665 $33,482

*Colorado State University-Fort Collins Rates

Example of Savings

Out of State Students

WUE Eligible NV Advantage Discount

Tuition $30,000 $8,966 $12,000

Total Cost $39,000 $17,966 $21,000

*University of Nevada Reno Rates

Applying for WUE

Every institution is different! • Major specific • Based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores • Not automatically awarded • Limited number of recipients • Based on family income (FAFSA)

WUE: Western Undergraduate Exchange

For more information…

http://wiche.edu/wue

Why Go Out of State?

Helping Students Create Out of State Options

Why Go Out of State?

• No impacted majors• Direct entry into majors• Affordability • Internships with out of state companies• Building awareness of other parts of the

country

Creating College Options

• Diverse list of applications• Visitation programs• Meet with local college representative • Attend alumni events for out of state

schools • Demonstrated interest

Resources

• RACC: Regional Admissions Counselors of California (www.regionaladmissions.com)

• Fiske’s Guide to Colleges• US News and World Report• Princeton Review• College Board

Loretta KlostermanNorthern California

Regional Admissions Counselor

Loretta KlostermanNorthern CaliforniaRegional

Admissions Counselor

CMU at a Glance Fast Facts:

• Grand Junction, CO• 9,600 Student population • 46 States; 25 Countries

represented • 90+ Clubs and Organizations• 29 NCAA Division II Athletics• 23:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

• 90+ Areas of Study • Experiential

Learning• Participation in

Research and Internships

• Study Abroad Opportunities

Personalized Education

A Great Education at a Great Price

Member of Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Out of State Total Cost: $28,988 WUE Eligible Total Cost: $21,270

Merit Scholarships up to $6,000

75% of students receive financial aid

Ruth RodriguezAssistant Director of Admissions

Colorado State University

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Colorado State University

University of IdahoMoscow, ID

Amanda HotingerAssistant Director of Admissions

• 75% of Undergraduate Students Participate in Research

• No Impacted Majors• Top Majors for UI’s CA

Students:• Business • Agriculture • Social Sciences • Engineering

• Location: Moscow, Idaho

• First Year Student Profile:

• GPA: 3.4

• SAT (CR & M): 1050

• ACT: 24

• Total Enrollment: 12,000+

• Now on the Common Application

Linda DannemillerSenior Coordinator, Regional Admissions &

Recruitment (Northern California)

*Established: 1874 (Flagship)

*Avg Class Size: 26Student-Professor Ratio: 22:1

*NCAA Division I AthleticsMen’s: 6 Women’s: 10

*Student Body: 18,776 (15,310 undergrad)

40% diversity: States & Countries: 50 & 80

*9 Residence Halls to Choose

From

*No Impacted programs, students graduating in 4 yrs.

*300 Clubs & Organizations

A National Tier I University

www.unr.edu

Admission Requirements• New Freshman:

• 3.0 academic GPA (weighted)• Core Courses:

• English: 4 years• Math: 3 years (4 years recommended)• Natural Science: 3 years (4 years recommended)• Social Science: 3 years

**We do not count foreign language and religion courses*Academic GPA waiver: Core plus 22 ACT or 1040 SAT I (reading and math only)*

The University of Nevada is also a part of the WUE program for incoming freshman, students must:

-live on campus AND-have a 3.25 academic core gpa AND

- Attain an 1170 SAT (CR&M only) or 26 ACT Composite Feb

*there are absolutely no exceptions* Feb 1 deadline

Cost to Attend• The University of

Nevada is one of the nation’s most affordable institutions. Our students also graduate with less debt.

• Automatic scholarships provided to incoming freshman depending on gpa and test scores.

www.unr.edu

WUE Tuition: $8,617.50 per year (15 credits per semester)Out of State Tuition: $19,655 per year (15 credits per semester)Room and Board: $9,000 per year