Nevada students saved $20.8M through WICHE’s Student Access Programs (Academic Year 2021-22)

• $18.7M saved through WUE
• $1.7M saved through WRGP
• $363,869 saved through PSEP

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

• 1,870 Nevada students chose WUE schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
• 4,394 out-of-state students chose WUE schools in Nevada (Academic Year 2021-22)
• Top 3 out-of-state WUE schools for Nevada undergrads:
  • Northern Arizona University (282)
  • Southern Utah University (170)
  • Boise State University (100)
• Top 3 Nevada schools for out-of-state undergrads:
  • University of Nevada, Reno (2,412)
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1,670)
  • Truckee Meadows Community College (131)

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) saves Nevada 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.

• 109 Nevada students chose WRGP schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
• 16 out-of-state students chose WRGP schools in Nevada (Academic Year 2021-22)
• Top 3 out-of-state WRGP schools for Nevada students:
  • University of Arizona (15)
  • University of Colorado Denver (12)
  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (11)
• Top 3 Nevada WRGP schools for out-of-state students:
  • University of Nevada, Reno (16)

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.

• 19 students paid reduced tuition and saved $363,869 for healthcare studies not offered by public institutions in Nevada.
• 86% of Nevada’s PSEP graduates returned home to practice (2007-16). Students are contractually required to return.
• 21 out-of-state PSEP students enrolled in public and private programs located in Nevada. Institutions received $149,452 in support fees to reduce the students’ tuition costs.