Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Rate

 
 

If you're a resident of a state in the western region, you can qualify for the WUE Tuition Rate to reduce your tuition costs. At UAF, the WUE Tuition Rate is available to all undergraduate students pursuing a UAF degree.

 

 

The WUE region

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Guam
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • South Dakota
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands (CNMI)

NOTE: Recipients of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Rate receive reduced tuition because of their residency in a partner state. Therefore, time spent using WUE does not count toward the time needed to establish residency in Alaska for tuition purposes.

Map of WUE participating states

 

 

WUE Tuition and Rate

The WUE Tuition Rate is $390/credit (100-200-level) or $406/credit (300-400-level) which is 150% of the cost of resident tuition. That's a savings of $436/credit — more than half the cost of the nonresident tuition rate!

Your tuition with WUE

 

 

Approved programs of study

Students can pursue any major available at UAF.

See our list of programs

 

 

 

How to Apply

Select “Yes” on the WUE question on the application for admission. If you’ve already submitted the application for admission, complete the PDF application form or contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

WUE Application Form