UC Merced 2019 WUE Information
Information about UC Merced's WUE program
$ 22K + Savings for Out-of-State students
WUE students in the Western U.S. can pay substantially less tuition than a traditional nonresident student and can save upward of $22,000 over the first year .
What is WUE? WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange program with the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Through WUE, eligible students can enroll at UC Merced at a reduced nonresident tuition level: 150% of our regular California resident tuition. Who is eligible for WUE? Legal residents from all WICHE states: Alaska Arizona Colorado Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Wyoming Guam Commonwealth
How to Apply for WUE Check to see if you qualify:
admissions.ucmerced.edu/out-of-state/wue
Submit a University of California admission application by Nov. 30: admissions.ucmerced.edu/out-of-state/apply Check the UC Merced student portal, where you will be notified if you are selected to participate, usually in early March: my.ucmerced.edu
UC Merced WUE Academic Criteria Admission to UC Merced for the fall or spring term GPA First year (freshman) applicants: 3.5 Transfer applicants: 3.25
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UC MERCED IS THE ONLY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA CAMPUS THAT OFFERS THE WUE OPPORTUNITY
See back side for a comparable chart for cost of attendance.
admissions.ucmerced.edu/out-of-state/wue
WUE Savings The WUE tuition discount is good for four years for incoming first year students and two years for incoming transfer students, or until graduation, whichever comes first.
UC MERCED COST OF ATTENDANCE * , **
NONRESIDENTS
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Tuition and fees:
$42,530
Tuition and fees:
$13,538
Room and board (on-campus, average):
$16,454
Room and board (on-campus, average):
$16,454
Books and supplies (estimate):
$1,006
Books and supplies (estimate):
$1,006
Transportation (estimate):
$453
Transportation (estimate):
$453
Personal expenses (estimate):
$1,666
Personal expenses (estimate):
$1,666
Health insurance:***
$2,242
Health insurance:***
$2,242
Total nonresident costs:
$64,351
Total California resident costs:
$35,359
ELIGIBLE WUE STUDENTS
Tuition and fees - 150% of California resident tuition:
$20,307
Room and board (on-campus, average):
$16,454
Books and supplies (estimate):
$1,006
Transportation (estimate):
$453
Personal expenses (estimate):
$1,666
Health insurance:***
$2,242
Total WUE student costs:
$42,128
* 2018-19 academic year ** The tuition and fees posted here are estimates based on currently approved amounts. These figures may not be final. Actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California and could be affected by increases or reductions in State funding, or other developments. Accordingly, final approved levels (and thus a student’s final balance due) may differ from the amounts shown. *** The campus medical health insurance charge will be waived for students who provide proof of a comparable health insurance plan.
For more information: admissions.ucmerced.edu/out-of-state/wue wiche.edu
Revised: 10.12.18
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