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2025-2026 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Cost of Attendance (COA)

WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) is awarded to incoming students only through the admissions process and is a highly competitive, merit-based tuition discount for qualifying out-of-state students.

Incoming students to Missoula College and those classified as Distance-Only are not eligible for the WUE.

Students must apply to the 91´ÎÔª byÌýDecember 1Ìýto be automatically considered for the WUE award.

COA Breakdown

A student’s academic major will not affect the awarding process. Students are required to sign up forÌý15 credits each semesterÌýor aÌýtotal of 30 credits in an academic yearÌý(fall, spring, and summer) to receive and maintain the award. Ìý The COA is adjusted to reflect a student's actual enrollment status during the final review process.ÌýIf awarded the WUE award, you are not eligible to receive otherÌýnon-resident entering student scholarships.Ìý

A WUE student's Cost of Attendance (COA) is made up of two different types of costs:ÌýdirectÌýandÌýindirect. The costs listed below are for a typicalÌýacademic year (fall semester and spring semester).Ìý

Direct costsÌýare items that will appear on the University bills, such as tuition, fees, books, and housing and meals (if living on campus).

Indirect costsÌýwill not appear on the bill but are estimated costs associated with going to college and should be included in the budget. These include items like transportation and personal expenses.

12 or More Credits

9 to 11 Credits

6 to 8 Credits

Each Credit Level has the following additional feesÌýif applicable:

• Additional online, course, or program fees may be charged, visitÌýStudent Account ServicesÌýfor more information.
• An additional $16,326 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students who do not have dependents other than a spouse.
• An additional $23,078 is added to the Housing and Meals allowance for independent students with dependents other than a spouse.

My COA vs the UM Bill

The COA is based on estimated expenses and does not reflect the charges that will be on your UM bill. Actual UM charges can be found at:

• Tuition and Fees -ÌýStudent Account Services
• On-campus Housing -ÌýUM Housing
• On-campus Board -ÌýDining Services

Modified Fee Structures:

Some academic programs such as Forestry, Wild Life Biology, Business, Pharmacy, and Journalism have additional fees not reflected above. Review the non-mandatory fees at the Student Account Services site or check with the program you are entering to help determine the most accurate charges possible.

For an estimate of the net cost after financial aid, use the net price calculator.