Since 1955, Alaska has partnered with and benefited from WICHE through regional collaboration, resource-sharing, sound public policy, and innovation.

Tuition Savings

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) saves Alaska undergraduate students on out-of-state tuition. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.

1,416 Alaska students chose WUE schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
401 out-of-state students chose WUE schools in Alaska (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WUE schools for Alaska undergrads:
- Northern Arizona University (183)
- Montana State University, Bozeman (118)
- Washington State University (70)
Top 3 Alaska schools for out-of-state undergrads:
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (206)
- University of Alaska Anchorage (139)
- University of Alaska Southeast (56)

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) saves Alaska students on out-of-state graduate certificate, master’s, and doctoral programs. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.

68 Alaska students chose WRGP schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
54 out-of-state students chose WRGP schools in Alaska (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WRGP schools for Alaska students:
- University of Idaho (8)
- University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (7)
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (6)
Top 3 Alaska WRGP schools for out-of-state students:
- University of Alaska Anchorage (44)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (10)

Professional Student Exchange Program (PSEP) students pursuing careers in 10 health fields can enroll in programs in the WICHE region and receive substantial tuition support from their home state/territory.

5 students paid reduced tuition and saved $119,400 for healthcare studies not offered by public institutions in Alaska.
70% of Alaska’s PSEP graduates returned home to practice (2007-16). The state does not contractually require them to do so.
Alaska does not have any PSEP enrolling institutions