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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
Colorado State UniversityColorado State University
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
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