Western Undergraduate Exchange | Northern Arizona University

Living and learning hit differently at 7,000 feet. Northern Arizona University is consistently ranked among the nation’s most beautiful college campuses, and for good reason. We’re nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, in the heart of the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest. Which means your study breaks might include hiking, biking, snowboarding, or exploring alongside a vibrant, inclusive community of Lumberjacks. Welcome to higher ed—with altitude.

Flagstaff

As the cultural hub of northern Arizona, “Flag” offers a vibrant cultural scene, diverse dining options, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. The best part? Downtown Flagstaff is just a short walk from campus.

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Four seasons

Yes, it does snow in Arizona. In fact, the largest ski resort in the state is a half-hour from campus. But it’s not all snow all the time—Flagstaff ranks among the top 10 for both snowiest and sunniest cities in the US!

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See the beauty of our Flagstaff campus for yourself!

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Discover the WUE advantage

Under the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE), students from 14 western US states as well as certain US territories save about 40% on NAU’s out-of-state tuition rate.

Map of the United States in blue and gold. Residents of gold states are eligible for W U E, including: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. The remaining states in blue are not eligible.

A quality education at a reduced tuition rate

Students from the 14 western states and three US territories highlighted above are eligible for the reduced tuition rate. The best part? There’s no separate application or admission process—we’ll apply your discount automatically!

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Three columns made of blue and gold blocks to represent tuition at N A U compared to other institutions. First column: solid dark blue block represents full out-of-state tuition. Second column: "Many W U E schools stop here." About half of the blue block has been replaced in gold to reflect the W U E discount, with the dark blue for the remaining tuition. Third column: "The value of W U E at N A U." The same gold block for the automatic W U E discount, plus a light blue block for guaranteed scholarships. This leaves a very small dark blue block to represent any remaining tuition. "File your F A F S A for additional financial aid."

Explore ways to save

Through WUE, students can enroll for a fraction of our out-of-state tuition rate. In addition, NAU offers significant savings in the form of guaranteed scholarships just for WUE students—on top of the initial WUE discount! And by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students ensure the most possible financial assistance.

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Undocumented students who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA can complete the CSS profile at cssprofile.collegeboard.org.

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