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Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

The only way to lead the West is to attract the best students from across the West. Students from the western states listed below may be able to attend the University of Idaho for less than their in-state options, saving more than $40,000 over five years, guaranteed. All majors at the University of Idaho qualify. Students who meet these qualifications will automatically be awarded a WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) scholarship:

Freshmen
  • 3.0 high school GPA and 20 ACT or 950 SAT (critical reading + math) 
  • 2.0 University of Idaho GPA for renewal

Transfers

  • 2.80 transfer GPA and 14 or more transferable semester credits or 21 quarter credits
  • 2.0 University of Idaho GPA for renewal
  • Pursuing first bachelor’s degree

2009-2010 Participating WUE States:
Alaska     Hawaii New Mexico South Dakota
Arizona Idaho North Dakota Utah
California     Montana Oregon Washington
Colorado Nevada     Wyoming