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Through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), students from 14 western states may enroll at Western Washington University for a reduced tuition level (approximately 150% of resident tuition).
The WUE program at WWU is treated similarly to a merit-based scholarship. It is a highly competitive program and awards are limited.
To be considered for a WUE scholarship, students must:
- Be an incoming freshman admitted for Summer or Fall Quarter. Transfer students and current WWU students are not eligible.
- Have permanent residency in one of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
- Have an exceptionally strong academic record. Priority will be given to students with a 3.8 cumulative, un-weighted, high school GPA and a 27 ACT or 1200 combined Critical Reading/Math SAT score (the Writing section may also be considered). Advanced Placement, Honors, International Baccalaureate, college courses, and other forms of academic rigor are highly valued in the scholarship review process.
Leadership, special talent, school and community activities, individual circumstances and financial need may also be considered. Candidates are also encouraged to send additional information in their application for admission to assist the scholarship committee in the selection process (personal essay, letters of recommendation, writing sample, etc.).
You may major in any main-campus program as a WUE student. To renew the WUE, students must remain in good academic standing.
There are also other sizable scholarships available to nonresident students who may not qualify for the WUE, including Presidential Scholarships and The Western Achievement Award.
Detailed information about other scholarships and financial aid is available at www.finaid.wwu.edu.
Note: WUE status is only available to incoming freshmen. Transfer students and current WWU students are not eligible.
| Alaska | Arizona | California | Colorado | Hawaii |
| Idaho | Montana | Nevada | New Mexico | North Dakota |
| Oregon | South Dakota | Utah | Wyoming |
More Info:
For more information on the WUE program, please e-mail the Admissions Office at admit@wwu.edu