UAS Academic CatalogWestern Undergraduate Exchange
Beginning Fall 2026, all students taking undergraduate classes at UAS will receive in-state tuition, regardless of residency, through the Alaska Unlocked initiative.
Alaska is one of 15 participating western states in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. The following participate in WUE: American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Residents of the 14 states and three territories listed above pay in-state tuition for all undergraduate classes.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Estimated Expenses
Undergraduate
Based on 12 credit hours/semester
| Living at home with parents without dependents | Living in on-campus housing without dependents | Living in off-campus housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $7,392 | $7,392 | $7,392 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Student/Course Fees | $1,584 | $1,584 | $1,584 |
| Personal | $6,062 | $6,062 | $6,062 |
| Housing | $4,240 | $6,600 | $8,480 |
| Transportation | $1,852 | $1,852 | $1,852 |
| Tuition | $6,636 | $6,636 | $6,636 |
| Total Costs | $29,166 | $31,526 | $33,406 |
NOTE: Figures were calculated in using forecasted rates. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for an explanation of the assumptions made in determining these Cost of Attendance Budgets.