WUE student tuition

As an undergraduate student who qualifies for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Reduced Tuition Scholarship, your tuition and fees, housing and meals are important costs. However, other indirect costs such as personal expenses, health insurance, transportation and books should be factored into your budget planning.

Please note everyone's net tuition cost is specific to their own situation and will be different for each person.

WUE costs table

2026-2027 Fee
Amount
Base Tuition* ($469.13/credit)
$14,074
Mandatory Student Fees**
$1,696
On-Campus Housing***
$7,000 - $11,000
On-Campus Meals***
$5,928 - $7,488
Books and Supplies***
$1,200
Estimated Costs
$29,898 - $35,458

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*Based on full-time enrollment of 30 credits across fall (15 credits) and spring (15 credits) semesters and includes tuition registration fee of $312.75 per-credit and a WUE tuition of $156.38 per-credit for a total of $469.13/credit.
**Only includes mandatory student fees. Other fees may include additional special course or differential fees.
***These are starting point estimates for budgeting purposes and may vary due to housing options, mandatory fees, meal plan selections, course requirements and individual student needs. See full cost of attendance information for additional details >

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Tuition and fees resources

Tuition and fees rates

Get more details in tabular format of the University's tuition and fees, as set by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents.

Predictable pricing

Tuition is set by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) and yearly per-credit registration fees are set up to the 2028-2029 academic year.

Cost of attendance

Review cost of attendance figures, including direct and indirect costs, compiled by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Tuition waivers

The University supports a variety of tuition waivers, from the Native American Fee Waiver to programs for foster youth.

Student fees guide

Learn more about mandatory student fees that cover a range of services and programs at the University.

Financial aid forms

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