Since 1984, North Dakota 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 North Dakota undergraduate students on out-of-state tuition. They pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at partner institutions across the West.

521 North Dakota students chose WUE schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
1,887 out-of-state students chose WUE schools in North Dakota (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WUE schools for North Dakota undergrads:
- South Dakota State University (77)
- Black Hills State University (77)
- Northern State University (57)
Top 3 North Dakota schools for out-of-state undergrads:
- University of North Dakota (511)
- Minot State University (360)
- North Dakota State University (336)

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) saves North Dakota 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.

49 North Dakota students chose WRGP schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
103 out-of-state students chose WRGP schools in North Dakota (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WRGP schools for North Dakota students:
- University of South Dakota (13)
- Dakota State University (6)
- South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (6)
Top 2 North Dakota WRGP schools for out-of-state students:
- North Dakota State University (89)
- University of North Dakota (14)

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 $1.1M for healthcare studies not offered by public institutions in North Dakota.
37% of North Dakota’s PSEP graduates returned home to practice (2007-16). Students are not contractually required to return.
7 out-of-state PSEP students enrolled in public programs located in North Dakota. Institutions received $182,550 in support fees to reduce the students’ tuition costs.