Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP)

Do you live in the western United States? Starting in fall 2026, almost all in-person master’s degrees qualify for up to 40% off tuition with WRGP. Choose your program and start your Arizona era.

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Why WRGP at NAU?

NAU is the first university in Arizona to offer the WRGP discount for almost all in-person master’s degrees and certificates.

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Huge savings on out-of-state tuition
Most 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

*WRGP is not available for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS), PhDs, or online degrees.

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!

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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

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Graduate scholarships

WRGP students can earn graduate scholarships to help lower costs even more! Some programs offer graduate assistantships and tuition waivers for qualified students.