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WUE Colleges
at a Glance

Western Undergraduate Exchange: four-year public universities outside California.

Data shown from the most recent available year — admissions + enrollment Fall 2024, costs 2025–26. College names link to each institution’s website.

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What is WUE?

Participating public universities in other Western states charge eligible students no more than 150% of their in-state tuition — often thousands less than standard out-of-state rates.

Each college sets its own eligibility, majors, deadlines, and award limits, so WUE is never guaranteed. Confirm the details with each school.

Alaska 3 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
University of Alaska Anchorage	Anchorage, AK	7,200	N/A	$8,000	$22,400	$11,900
University of Alaska Fairbanks	Fairbanks, AK	4,200	N/A	$9,000	$23,400	$13,400
University of Alaska Southeast	Juneau, AK	900	63%	$7,200	$21,600	$10,800

University of Alaska Anchorage
Location
Anchorage, AK
Undergrads
7,200
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$8,000
Out-of-state
$22,400
WUE est.
$11,900
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Undergrads
4,200
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$9,000
Out-of-state
$23,400
WUE est.
$13,400
University of Alaska Southeast
Location
Juneau, AK
Undergrads
900
Admit rate
63%
In-state
$7,200
Out-of-state
$21,600
WUE est.
$10,800

Arizona 2 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Northern Arizona University	Flagstaff, AZ	22,900	90%	$13,400	$30,900	$20,200
University of Arizona	Tucson, AZ	42,500	86%	$13,900	$43,100	$20,900

Northern Arizona University
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
Undergrads
22,900
Admit rate
90%
In-state
$13,400
Out-of-state
$30,900
WUE est.
$20,200
University of Arizona
Location
Tucson, AZ
Undergrads
42,500
Admit rate
86%
In-state
$13,900
Out-of-state
$43,100
WUE est.
$20,900

Colorado 10 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Adams State University	Alamosa, CO	1,200	N/A	$10,000	$22,400	$15,000
Colorado Mesa University	Grand Junction, CO	8,100	82%	$10,300	$26,000	$15,400
Colorado State University	Fort Collins, CO	25,500	89%	$13,800	$36,100	$20,700
Colorado State University Pueblo	Pueblo, CO	3,000	95%	$10,100	$18,600	$15,100
Fort Lewis College	Durango, CO	3,100	77%	$10,600	$22,600	$15,900
Metropolitan State University of Denver	Denver, CO	15,000	99%	$11,500	$31,800	$17,300
University of Colorado Colorado Springs	Colorado Springs, CO	8,700	97%	$10,300	$24,800	$15,500
University of Colorado Denver	Denver, CO	10,500	75%	$10,800	$30,200	$16,300
University of Northern Colorado	Greeley, CO	5,600	86%	$12,900	$28,400	$19,300
Western Colorado University	Gunnison, CO	1,600	100%	$11,500	$25,000	$17,300

Adams State University
Location
Alamosa, CO
Undergrads
1,200
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$10,000
Out-of-state
$22,400
WUE est.
$15,000
Colorado Mesa University
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Undergrads
8,100
Admit rate
82%
In-state
$10,300
Out-of-state
$26,000
WUE est.
$15,400
Colorado State University
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Undergrads
25,500
Admit rate
89%
In-state
$13,800
Out-of-state
$36,100
WUE est.
$20,700
Colorado State University Pueblo
Location
Pueblo, CO
Undergrads
3,000
Admit rate
95%
In-state
$10,100
Out-of-state
$18,600
WUE est.
$15,100
Fort Lewis College
Location
Durango, CO
Undergrads
3,100
Admit rate
77%
In-state
$10,600
Out-of-state
$22,600
WUE est.
$15,900
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Location
Denver, CO
Undergrads
15,000
Admit rate
99%
In-state
$11,500
Out-of-state
$31,800
WUE est.
$17,300
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Undergrads
8,700
Admit rate
97%
In-state
$10,300
Out-of-state
$24,800
WUE est.
$15,500
University of Colorado Denver
Location
Denver, CO
Undergrads
10,500
Admit rate
75%
In-state
$10,800
Out-of-state
$30,200
WUE est.
$16,300
University of Northern Colorado
Location
Greeley, CO
Undergrads
5,600
Admit rate
86%
In-state
$12,900
Out-of-state
$28,400
WUE est.
$19,300
Western Colorado University
Location
Gunnison, CO
Undergrads
1,600
Admit rate
100%
In-state
$11,500
Out-of-state
$25,000
WUE est.
$17,300

Hawai‘i + Guam 4 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
University of Guam	Mangilao, GU	2,500	N/A	$6,100	$11,400	$9,200
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo	Hilo, HI	2,200	61%	$8,300	$21,200	$12,400
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa	Honolulu, HI	15,000	87%	$12,400	$34,400	$18,600
University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu	Kapolei, HI	2,500	95%	$7,700	$20,700	$11,600

University of Guam
Location
Mangilao, GU
Undergrads
2,500
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$6,100
Out-of-state
$11,400
WUE est.
$9,200
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
Location
Hilo, HI
Undergrads
2,200
Admit rate
61%
In-state
$8,300
Out-of-state
$21,200
WUE est.
$12,400
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Location
Honolulu, HI
Undergrads
15,000
Admit rate
87%
In-state
$12,400
Out-of-state
$34,400
WUE est.
$18,600
University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu
Location
Kapolei, HI
Undergrads
2,500
Admit rate
95%
In-state
$7,700
Out-of-state
$20,700
WUE est.
$11,600

Idaho 4 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Boise State University	Boise, ID	17,700	87%	$9,400	$28,500	$14,000
Idaho State University	Pocatello, ID	7,600	N/A	$8,900	$28,200	$13,400
Lewis-Clark State College	Lewiston, ID	2,400	88%	$7,900	$22,800	$11,800
University of Idaho	Moscow, ID	7,700	76%	$9,400	$28,600	$14,100

Boise State University
Location
Boise, ID
Undergrads
17,700
Admit rate
87%
In-state
$9,400
Out-of-state
$28,500
WUE est.
$14,000
Idaho State University
Location
Pocatello, ID
Undergrads
7,600
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$8,900
Out-of-state
$28,200
WUE est.
$13,400
Lewis-Clark State College
Location
Lewiston, ID
Undergrads
2,400
Admit rate
88%
In-state
$7,900
Out-of-state
$22,800
WUE est.
$11,800
University of Idaho
Location
Moscow, ID
Undergrads
7,700
Admit rate
76%
In-state
$9,400
Out-of-state
$28,600
WUE est.
$14,100

Montana 6 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Montana State University	Bozeman, MT	14,500	82%	$8,900	$33,800	$13,400
Montana State University Billings	Billings, MT	2,600	N/A	$7,700	$23,300	$11,500
Montana State University Northern	Havre, MT	800	N/A	$7,500	$22,400	$11,200
Montana Tech	Butte, MT	1,500	91%	$8,800	$26,600	$13,200
University of Montana	Missoula, MT	7,500	96%	$9,200	$34,300	$13,800
University of Montana Western	Dillon, MT	1,200	100%	$7,100	$20,600	$10,700

Montana State University
Location
Bozeman, MT
Undergrads
14,500
Admit rate
82%
In-state
$8,900
Out-of-state
$33,800
WUE est.
$13,400
Montana State University Billings
Location
Billings, MT
Undergrads
2,600
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$7,700
Out-of-state
$23,300
WUE est.
$11,500
Montana State University Northern
Location
Havre, MT
Undergrads
800
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$7,500
Out-of-state
$22,400
WUE est.
$11,200
Montana Tech
Location
Butte, MT
Undergrads
1,500
Admit rate
91%
In-state
$8,800
Out-of-state
$26,600
WUE est.
$13,200
University of Montana
Location
Missoula, MT
Undergrads
7,500
Admit rate
96%
In-state
$9,200
Out-of-state
$34,300
WUE est.
$13,800
University of Montana Western
Location
Dillon, MT
Undergrads
1,200
Admit rate
100%
In-state
$7,100
Out-of-state
$20,600
WUE est.
$10,700

Nevada 3 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Nevada State University	Henderson, NV	3,800	87%	$7,300	$22,800	$10,900
University of Nevada, Las Vegas	Las Vegas, NV	24,600	96%	$10,300	$28,200	$15,400
University of Nevada, Reno	Reno, NV	15,600	74%	$10,300	$28,900	$15,400

Nevada State University
Location
Henderson, NV
Undergrads
3,800
Admit rate
87%
In-state
$7,300
Out-of-state
$22,800
WUE est.
$10,900
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Undergrads
24,600
Admit rate
96%
In-state
$10,300
Out-of-state
$28,200
WUE est.
$15,400
University of Nevada, Reno
Location
Reno, NV
Undergrads
15,600
Admit rate
74%
In-state
$10,300
Out-of-state
$28,900
WUE est.
$15,400

New Mexico 7 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Eastern New Mexico University	Portales, NM	3,400	92%	$7,200	$9,200	$9,200
New Mexico Highlands University	Las Vegas, NM	1,500	N/A	$7,300	$12,200	$10,900
New Mexico State University	Las Cruces, NM	11,900	89%	$8,200	$25,400	$12,300
New Mexico Tech	Socorro, NM	1,000	44%	$10,100	$31,700	$15,200
Northern New Mexico College	Espanola, NM	900	N/A	$6,400	$14,300	$9,600
University of New Mexico	Albuquerque, NM	17,200	95%	$10,400	$33,500	$15,600
Western New Mexico University	Silver City, NM	2,000	N/A	$7,900	$14,300	$11,800

Eastern New Mexico University
Location
Portales, NM
Undergrads
3,400
Admit rate
92%
In-state
$7,200
Out-of-state
$9,200
WUE est.
$9,200
New Mexico Highlands University
Location
Las Vegas, NM
Undergrads
1,500
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$7,300
Out-of-state
$12,200
WUE est.
$10,900
New Mexico State University
Location
Las Cruces, NM
Undergrads
11,900
Admit rate
89%
In-state
$8,200
Out-of-state
$25,400
WUE est.
$12,300
New Mexico Tech
Location
Socorro, NM
Undergrads
1,000
Admit rate
44%
In-state
$10,100
Out-of-state
$31,700
WUE est.
$15,200
Northern New Mexico College
Location
Espanola, NM
Undergrads
900
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$6,400
Out-of-state
$14,300
WUE est.
$9,600
University of New Mexico
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Undergrads
17,200
Admit rate
95%
In-state
$10,400
Out-of-state
$33,500
WUE est.
$15,600
Western New Mexico University
Location
Silver City, NM
Undergrads
2,000
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$7,900
Out-of-state
$14,300
WUE est.
$11,800

North Dakota 6 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Dickinson State University	Dickinson, ND	1,100	37%	$9,400	$11,600	$11,600
Mayville State University	Mayville, ND	700	N/A	$8,300	$11,800	$11,800
Minot State University	Minot, ND	2,100	65%	$9,200	$9,200	$9,200
North Dakota State University	Fargo, ND	9,500	95%	$11,700	$16,700	$16,700
University of North Dakota	Grand Forks, ND	10,000	77%	$11,600	$16,500	$16,500
Valley City State University	Valley City, ND	1,000	99%	$9,000	$14,200	$13,500

Dickinson State University
Location
Dickinson, ND
Undergrads
1,100
Admit rate
37%
In-state
$9,400
Out-of-state
$11,600
WUE est.
$11,600
Mayville State University
Location
Mayville, ND
Undergrads
700
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$8,300
Out-of-state
$11,800
WUE est.
$11,800
Minot State University
Location
Minot, ND
Undergrads
2,100
Admit rate
65%
In-state
$9,200
Out-of-state
$9,200
WUE est.
$9,200
North Dakota State University
Location
Fargo, ND
Undergrads
9,500
Admit rate
95%
In-state
$11,700
Out-of-state
$16,700
WUE est.
$16,700
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Undergrads
10,000
Admit rate
77%
In-state
$11,600
Out-of-state
$16,500
WUE est.
$16,500
Valley City State University
Location
Valley City, ND
Undergrads
1,000
Admit rate
99%
In-state
$9,000
Out-of-state
$14,200
WUE est.
$13,500

Oregon 7 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Eastern Oregon University	La Grande, OR	2,200	98%	$11,600	$25,900	$17,500
Oregon Tech	Klamath Falls, OR	2,900	95%	$13,800	$38,700	$20,600
Oregon State University	Corvallis, OR	30,700	77%	$15,100	$40,100	$22,700
Oregon State University – Cascades	Bend, OR	1,000	63%	$14,300	$39,200	$21,400
Portland State University	Portland, OR	13,200	91%	$12,300	$32,600	$18,500
Southern Oregon University	Ashland, OR	2,800	89%	$13,300	$33,300	$19,900
Western Oregon University	Monmouth, OR	3,100	98%	$12,100	$32,800	$18,100

Eastern Oregon University
Location
La Grande, OR
Undergrads
2,200
Admit rate
98%
In-state
$11,600
Out-of-state
$25,900
WUE est.
$17,500
Oregon Tech
Location
Klamath Falls, OR
Undergrads
2,900
Admit rate
95%
In-state
$13,800
Out-of-state
$38,700
WUE est.
$20,600
Oregon State University
Location
Corvallis, OR
Undergrads
30,700
Admit rate
77%
In-state
$15,100
Out-of-state
$40,100
WUE est.
$22,700
Oregon State University – Cascades
Location
Bend, OR
Undergrads
1,000
Admit rate
63%
In-state
$14,300
Out-of-state
$39,200
WUE est.
$21,400
Portland State University
Location
Portland, OR
Undergrads
13,200
Admit rate
91%
In-state
$12,300
Out-of-state
$32,600
WUE est.
$18,500
Southern Oregon University
Location
Ashland, OR
Undergrads
2,800
Admit rate
89%
In-state
$13,300
Out-of-state
$33,300
WUE est.
$19,900
Western Oregon University
Location
Monmouth, OR
Undergrads
3,100
Admit rate
98%
In-state
$12,100
Out-of-state
$32,800
WUE est.
$18,100

South Dakota 6 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Black Hills State University	Spearfish, SD	1,900	96%	$9,000	$12,200	$12,200
Dakota State University	Madison, SD	2,100	88%	$9,900	$13,100	$13,100
Northern State University	Aberdeen, SD	1,300	93%	$9,800	$12,100	$12,100
South Dakota Mines	Rapid City, SD	2,100	80%	$11,500	$16,200	$16,200
South Dakota State University	Brookings, SD	9,200	98%	$9,600	$13,200	$13,200
University of South Dakota	Vermillion, SD	5,400	99%	$9,700	$13,300	$13,300

Black Hills State University
Location
Spearfish, SD
Undergrads
1,900
Admit rate
96%
In-state
$9,000
Out-of-state
$12,200
WUE est.
$12,200
Dakota State University
Location
Madison, SD
Undergrads
2,100
Admit rate
88%
In-state
$9,900
Out-of-state
$13,100
WUE est.
$13,100
Northern State University
Location
Aberdeen, SD
Undergrads
1,300
Admit rate
93%
In-state
$9,800
Out-of-state
$12,100
WUE est.
$12,100
South Dakota Mines
Location
Rapid City, SD
Undergrads
2,100
Admit rate
80%
In-state
$11,500
Out-of-state
$16,200
WUE est.
$16,200
South Dakota State University
Location
Brookings, SD
Undergrads
9,200
Admit rate
98%
In-state
$9,600
Out-of-state
$13,200
WUE est.
$13,200
University of South Dakota
Location
Vermillion, SD
Undergrads
5,400
Admit rate
99%
In-state
$9,700
Out-of-state
$13,300
WUE est.
$13,300

Utah 6 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Southern Utah University	Cedar City, UT	9,300	82%	$7,100	$21,600	$10,600
University of Utah	Salt Lake City, UT	27,300	86%	$9,800	$31,800	$14,700
Utah State University	Logan, UT	20,300	92%	$9,400	$26,300	$14,100
Utah Tech University	Saint George, UT	8,600	N/A	$6,500	$18,700	$9,700
Utah Valley University	Orem, UT	28,500	N/A	$6,700	$19,000	$10,000
Weber State University	Ogden, UT	16,400	N/A	$6,600	$17,700	$9,900

Southern Utah University
Location
Cedar City, UT
Undergrads
9,300
Admit rate
82%
In-state
$7,100
Out-of-state
$21,600
WUE est.
$10,600
University of Utah
Location
Salt Lake City, UT
Undergrads
27,300
Admit rate
86%
In-state
$9,800
Out-of-state
$31,800
WUE est.
$14,700
Utah State University
Location
Logan, UT
Undergrads
20,300
Admit rate
92%
In-state
$9,400
Out-of-state
$26,300
WUE est.
$14,100
Utah Tech University
Location
Saint George, UT
Undergrads
8,600
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$6,500
Out-of-state
$18,700
WUE est.
$9,700
Utah Valley University
Location
Orem, UT
Undergrads
28,500
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$6,700
Out-of-state
$19,000
WUE est.
$10,000
Weber State University
Location
Ogden, UT
Undergrads
16,400
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$6,600
Out-of-state
$17,700
WUE est.
$9,900

Washington 7 colleges

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
Central Washington University	Ellensburg, WA	7,800	91%	$9,700	$28,400	$14,500
Eastern Washington University	Cheney, WA	6,200	91%	$8,900	$26,100	$13,300
The Evergreen State College	Olympia, WA	2,200	96%	$9,500	$32,900	$14,300
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	21,100	87%	$13,900	$31,000	$20,800
Washington State University Tri-Cities	Richland, WA	N/A	N/A	$12,600	$29,700	$19,000
Washington State University Vancouver	Vancouver, WA	N/A	N/A	$12,300	$29,400	$18,500
Western Washington University	Bellingham, WA	13,500	93%	$9,900	$29,100	$14,900

Central Washington University
Location
Ellensburg, WA
Undergrads
7,800
Admit rate
91%
In-state
$9,700
Out-of-state
$28,400
WUE est.
$14,500
Eastern Washington University
Location
Cheney, WA
Undergrads
6,200
Admit rate
91%
In-state
$8,900
Out-of-state
$26,100
WUE est.
$13,300
The Evergreen State College
Location
Olympia, WA
Undergrads
2,200
Admit rate
96%
In-state
$9,500
Out-of-state
$32,900
WUE est.
$14,300
Washington State University
Location
Pullman, WA
Undergrads
21,100
Admit rate
87%
In-state
$13,900
Out-of-state
$31,000
WUE est.
$20,800
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Location
Richland, WA
Undergrads
N/A
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$12,600
Out-of-state
$29,700
WUE est.
$19,000
Washington State University Vancouver
Location
Vancouver, WA
Undergrads
N/A
Admit rate
N/A
In-state
$12,300
Out-of-state
$29,400
WUE est.
$18,500
Western Washington University
Location
Bellingham, WA
Undergrads
13,500
Admit rate
93%
In-state
$9,900
Out-of-state
$29,100
WUE est.
$14,900

Wyoming 1 college

College	Location	UndergradsFall 2024	Admit rateFall 2024	In-statetuition + fees	Out-of-statetuition + fees	WUE est.max 150% of in-state
University of Wyoming	Laramie, WY	7,900	97%	$8,400	$25,000	$12,600

University of Wyoming
Location
Laramie, WY
Undergrads
7,900
Admit rate
97%
In-state
$8,400
Out-of-state
$25,000
WUE est.
$12,600

Understanding the Numbers

WUE est.: Our estimate of the WUE tuition ceiling: 150% of in-state tuition and fees, or the out-of-state rate if lower. Many schools charge less, and some apply WUE to tuition only. Check each college’s published WUE rate.
In-state vs. out-of-state: Published annual tuition and required fees before financial aid, 2025–26. Housing, meals, and travel are not included.
Eligibility: California residents are eligible. Most schools award WUE automatically at admission; others require a minimum GPA, a separate application, or limit it to certain majors or a set number of students.
Admit rates + undergrads: Fall 2024 federal data. Undergrads are degree-seeking students, rounded to the nearest 100. Admit rates vary by major and program.
WUE vs. merit aid: At some schools, WUE replaces other merit scholarships rather than adding to them. Compare the full offer, and use each college’s Net Price Calculator.
California campuses in WUE: UC Merced and 18 CSU campuses also participate in WUE, for students from other Western states. California residents already pay in-state tuition there, so they are not listed here. They are marked ◆ in California Colleges at a Glance.

Sources: WICHE, WUE List of Schools (wiche.edu/wue), and U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (most recent release). Four-year universities only; two-year colleges and graduate-only campuses are not listed. Data compiled: October 2026.

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