Eligible nonresidents pay 150% of resident tuition
Ãå±±½ûµØ proudly participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) for qualified incoming first year and transfer students. WUE students pay reduced tuition equal to 150% of resident tuition.Ìý
All applicants are automaticallyÌýconsidered for WUE, no separate application is required.
The WUE tuition benefit is available for up to 225 attempted credits. The WUE tuition benefit does not cover housing, meals, books, or personal expenses.
If an applicant does not meet the requirements for the WUEÌýthey will be considered forÌýOut-of-State Opportunity Scholarship.ÌýWUE cannot be combined with the Out-of-State Opportunity Scholarship or talent scholarships offered by PSU, or used concurrently, or in alternating fashion, with the Washington Border Policy.Ìý
Time spent using WUE cannot count toward establishing Oregon residency. Refer toÌýPortland State’s Residency StandardsÌýfor more information.
Cost of Annual Tuition and Fees at 15 Credits Per Term (2023-2024)
| In-State Tuition | WUE Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|
| $11,859 | $16,827 | $32,019 |
Eligibility
The WUE tuition benefitÌýis automatically awarded to students who meet these criteria regardless of intended major:
- Resident of one of the following states or territories:ÌýAlaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), or the Republic of Palau.
- Meet PSU's academic requirements for WUE:
- First Year Academic Requirements: 3.0Ìýcumulative unweighted high school GPA OR 1270 SATÌýORÌý27 ACT composite
- Transfer Academic Requirements: 3.0 cumulative transferable college GPA
- First-time PSU student
- Start in anyÌýterm (beginning in fall 2023 students can start in any term and receive WUE)
Portland State does not practice academic renewal when calculating a student's GPA for the purpose of admissionÌýor scholarship and grant consideration.
¸é±ð±¹¾±±ð·ÉÌýWUE Official PolicyÌýfor more details on eligibility.
Deadlines
For fall term, all applicants (including transfers) must apply and submit documentation by the to qualify for WUE. For all other terms, students must apply and submit all required documentation by theÌýapplication and document deadlinesÌýfor that term.