Since 1953, Montana 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 Montana undergraduate students on out-of-state tuition. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.

1,205 Montana students chose WUE schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
3,724 out-of-state students chose WUE schools in Montana (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WUE schools for Montana undergrads:
- Sheridan College (98)
- Northwest College (93)
- Williston State College (84)
Top 3 Montana schools for out-of-state undergrads:
- Montana State University Bozeman (1,780)
- University of Montana (1,015)
- University of Montana Western (254)

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) saves Montana 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.

99 Montana students chose WRGP schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
95 out-of-state students chose WRGP schools in Montana (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WRGP schools for Montana students:
- University of Utah (15)
- University of Arizona (10)
- North Dakota State University (10)
Top 3 Montana WRGP schools for out-of-state students:
- University of Montana (42)
- Montana State University Billings (33)
- Montana State University Bozeman (19)

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.

80 students paid reduced tuition and saved $2.2M for healthcare studies not offered by public institutions in Montana.
55% of Montana’s PSEP graduates returned home to practice (2007-11 for physicians, 2007-16 for all other fields). Montana does not contractually require them to do so.
4 out-of-state PSEP students enrolled in public programs located in Montana. Institutions received $56,900 in support fees to reduce the students’ tuition costs.