UAS Academic CatalogWestern Undergraduate Exchange
Alaska is one of 12 participating western states in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. The following participate in WUE: Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Mariana Islands, Guam and Wyoming. In addition, Washington, Arizona and California are treated like WUE states by Board of Regents policy. Residents of the 14 states and Guam and the Mariana Islands listed above pay at 150% of the in-state credit hour rate. WUE students remain as WUE and are not eligible for Alaska residency tuition rates.
To be admitted as a WUE student, an eligible applicant must indicate that they want to accept WUE tuition on their online admissions application or complete a WUE request form. All Certificate, Associate, and Bachelor degree programs are available to WUE students on a space-available basis. Occupational Endorsement programs are not eligible at the WUE tuition rate.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE): Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Estimated Expenses
Undergraduate
Based on 12 credit hours/semester
| Living at home with parents without dependents | Living in on-campus housing without dependents | Living away from parents without dependents OR with dependents in ANY housing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | $6,720 | $6,720 | $6,720 |
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Student/Course Fees | $1,368 | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| Personal | $6,062 | $6,062 | $6,062 |
| Housing | $4,240 | $6,100 | $8,480 |
| Transportation | $1,852 | $1,852 | $1,852 |
| Tuition | $9,288 | $9,288 | $9,288 |
| Total Costs | $30,930 | $32,790 | $35,170 |
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.
Western Undergraduate Exchange program: residents of Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Wyoming and are eligible to pay the resident tuition rate plus 50 percent per credit at UAS if they apply and are accepted for admission under the WUE program.