Since 1959, Hawai‘i 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 Hawai‘i undergraduate students on out-of-state tuition. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.

2,141 Hawai‘i students chose WUE schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
3,628 out-of-state students chose WUE schools in Hawai‘i (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WUE schools for Hawai‘i undergrads:
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (466)
- Northern Arizona University (226)
- Washington State University (195)
Top 3 Hawai‘i schools for out-of-state undergrads:
- University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (3,223)
- University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (381)
- University of Hawai‘i-West O’ahu (15)

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) saves Hawai‘i 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.

38 Hawai‘i students chose WRGP schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
308 out-of-state students chose WRGP schools in Hawai‘i (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WRGP schools for Hawai‘i students:
- University of Colorado Denver (6)
- University of Arizona (4)
- University of Northern Colorado (4)
Top 3 Hawai‘i WRGP schools for out-of-state students:
- University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (290)
- University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (18)

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.

47 students paid reduced tuition and saved 1,096,392 for healthcare studies not offered by public institutions in Hawai‘i.
65% of Hawai‘i’s PSEP graduates returned home to practice (2007-16). Students are contractually required to return.
3 out-of-state PSEP students enrolled in public programs located in Hawai‘i. Institutions received $100,200 in support fees to reduce the students’ tuition costs.