Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)
Learn about WRGP
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) is a collaboration between universities from 16 neighboring states and territories, all members of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE), that facilitates lower tuition rates comparable to in-state tuition.
When applying to selected graduate programs at University of Idaho, students from WICHE states may qualify for Idaho in-state tuition for master’s, graduate certificate and doctoral programs.
How do I apply for WRGP?
A separate application is not required for the WRGP award. The Graduate Admissions Office will determine eligibility based on the information provided in your graduate application. If you qualify, your tuition and fees will be adjusted to the in-state rate. The WRGP award and terms will be posted to your tuition and fees bill.
Important admissions information:
- The determination for the WRGP award is made at the admissions stage. We do not re-evaluate WRGP eligibility after you start your program.
- The WRGP out-of-state tuition waiver will be applied to your bill. There is no minimum credit requirement.
- To maintain your award, you must remain continuously enrolled in the same program to which you were initially admitted.
WRGP-eligible programs
- Accounting (Masters)
- Agricultural education (Masters)
- Animal physiology (Doctorate)
- Animal science (Masters)
- Anthropology (Masters)
- Architecture (Masters)
- Art (M.F.A.)
- Bioinformatics and computational biology (Masters)
- Bioinformatics and computational biology (Doctorate)
- Bioinformatics and computational biology (Graduate Certificate)
- Civil engineering (non-thesis Masters)
- Clinical Psychology Psy.D. (Doctorate)
- Computer science (Masters)
- Computer science (Doctorate)
- Creative writing (M.F.A.)
- Criminology (M.S.)
- Cybersecurity (Masters)
- Direct-entry Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) - starts in Fall 2027
- Doctor of Anatomical Sciences (D.A.S.)
- Dietetics (Masters)
- English (Masters)
- Environmental science (Masters — thesis only)
- Environmental science (Doctorate)
- Experimental psychology — human factors emphasis (Doctorate)
- Geological engineering (non-thesis Masters)
- History (Masters)
- History (Doctorate)
- Integrated architecture and design (Masters)
- Kinesiology (Masters)
- Landscape architecture (M.L.A.)
- Law (J.D.)
- Music (Masters)
- Nuclear engineering (Masters)
- Nuclear engineering (Doctorate)
- Physics (Doctorate)
- Physical education (Masters)
- Psychology — human factors emphasis (Masters)
- Public administration (M.P.A.)
- Statistical science (Masters)
- Theater (M.F.A.)
WRGP-qualifying states and territories
Graduate students with permanent residency in the states and territories listed below may be eligible for funding through the Western Regional Graduate Program.
- Alaska
- American Samoa
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
- Federal States of Micronesia (FSM)
- Guam
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Oregon
- Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)
- Republic of Palau
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
More information about WRGP
Learn more about WRGP and the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education including savings rates, student access programs and more.
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