Western undergraduate exchange (WUE)
If you’re admitted to WOU as a first year or transfer student and you’re from a WUE state, U.S. Pacific Territory, or Freely Associated State, you’ll automatically get a lower tuition rate through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE).
This discount applies to all majors—even if you’re still exploring your options. There’s no extra application and no deadline to worry about. Just apply to WOU, and you’ll recieve the WUE rate.
The WUE can be combined with scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
WUE & TEXAS TUITION
Students are eligible to save more than $17,000 per year in tuition!
Residents of these states/territories qualify:
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Guam, Texas, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, The Federated States of Micronesia, The Republic of the Marshall Islands, The Republic of Palau.
Estimated Tuition 2025-26 Academic Year
Average non-resident tuition and fees |
$32,787 |
Approximate savings to you |
–$15,750 |
Average WUE tuition and fees |
$17,037 |
Based on 15 credits per term (fall/winter/spring terms)
