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Western Undergraduate Exchange
(WUE) 2008 - 2009

First-time freshman undergraduate students from participating states may be eligible to receive a reduced tuition rate through WUE. To be considered for WUE for the 2008-2009 academic year, a freshman must:

  • Be admitted as a freshman to Colorado State University
  • Demonstrate high academic achievement
  • Be a resident of a participating state

The charts below outline the academic parameters for WUE eligibility, the participating states, and the estimated WUE award. Please note that in addition to meeting grade point average and test score parameters on the WUE eligibility chart, applicants must satisfy all other general University admission standards, including completion of prerequisite high school course work and consistent academic performance. Admitted students eligible for WUE will be notified in writing. WUE students are not eligible for the Presidential or Provost's Scholarships.

Students are encouraged to apply for admission online at admissions.colostate.edu or commonapp.org.

WUE Eligibility

Overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale) ACT^ SAT^*
4.0 26 or 1160
3.9 27 or 1200
3.8 28 or 1240
3.7 29 or 1280
3.6 30 or 1310
3.5 AND 31 or 1350
3.4 32 or 1400
3.3 33 or 1440
3.2 34 or 1490
3.1 34 or 1490
3.0 35 or 1550

^ ACT composite or SAT combined scores must be from one test sitting.

* SAT scores include critical reading and mathematics subscores only; do not include writing scores.



Available to Residents of the Following States

Alaska Montana South Dakota
Arizona Nevada Utah
California New Mexico Washington
Hawaii North Dakota Wyoming
Idaho Oregon



Estimated Tuition Reduction

Using the 2007 - 2008 academic year as an example:

Nonresident tuition/academic year (two semesters) $ 17,480
WUE Award $ -7,415
Nonresident tuition/academic year (two semesters) for WUE Students $ 10,065

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