Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)

Do you live in the western United States? With WRGP, all in-person master’s degrees now qualify for up to 40% off tuition—choose your program and start your Arizona era.

Why WRGP at NAU?

NAU is the first university in Arizona to offer the WRGP discount for all in-person master’s degrees and certificates. You read that right—you can pick any program and get the discount.

Comparison graphic showing the benefits of W R G P at N A U versus other universities. Both offer up to 40% off tuition. Only N A U offers all master’s programs, no G P A or G R E requirement, and no additional application.
  • Huge savings on out-of-state tuition
  • All in-person master's degrees and certificates get the discount—other universities have limited program choices
  • No GPA or GRE requirements to be part of WRGP (individual programs may have requirements for acceptance)
  • Automatic consideration

Tuition savings eligibility

WRGP eligibility depends on your state of residency. If you live in one of the western US states or territories below, you can receive up to 40% off out-of-state tuition at NAU.

No extra application required. If you’re accepted to your program, you’re accepted to WRGP!

A map of WUE eligible states, including: AK, WA, MT, ND, OR, ID, WY, SD, NV, UT, CO, CA, NM, NM, Northern Marian islands, Guam, and American Samoa.

WRGP is not available for PhDs or online degrees. Not interested in moving away? Online programs at NAU receive in-state tuition, no matter where you live!

Eligible WRGP states and territories

Eligible states
  • Alaska
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • South Dakota
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Eligible territories
  • American Samoa
  • Guam
  • Northern Mariana Islands

Northern Arizona University

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