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

2,941 Oregon students chose WUE schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
3,374 out-of-state students chose WUE schools in Oregon (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WUE schools for Oregon undergrads:
- Washington State University (255)
- Boise State University (204)
- University of Idaho (190)
Top 3 Oregon schools for out-of-state undergrads:
- Portland State University (1,113)
- Southern Oregon University (819)
- Western Oregon University (553)

The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) saves Oregon 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.

177 Oregon students chose WRGP schools in the West (Academic Year 2021-22)
184 out-of-state students chose WRGP schools in STATE (Academic Year 2021-22)
Top 3 out-of-state WRGP schools for Oregon students:
- University of Idaho (18)
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (17)
- University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (13)
Top 3 Oregon WRGP schools for out-of-state students:
- Portland State University (100)
- Oregon Health & Science University (33)
- Oregon State University (20)

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.

Oregon doesn’t use PSEP for its residents because it operates public programs in most PSEP fields, with the exception of occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, and podiatry.
However, Oregon institutions and their local economies still benefit from PSEP. This year, 96 PSEP students enrolled in pubic and private programs located in Oregon. Institutions received $2.1 million in support fees to reduce students’ tuition costs.