Interested in one of the following WRGP-approved programs? An approved WRGP program at Montana State University allows individuals who are residents in specific western states and territories and who are offered admission to potentially* receive tuition at 150% of the resident rate (a significant discount from non-resident rates). Please learn more about all the approved programs here by reviewing the WRGP/WICHI website.

Accountancy
(Professional,  Master's)

Counseling
(Marriage & Family, Mental Health, & School)

Land Rehabilitation
(Master's)

Adult and Higher Education (Doctorate)

Curriculum and Instruction
(Doctorate)

Mathematics (Master's) & Mathematics Education (Master's & Doctorate)

American Studies
(Master's & Doctorate)

Data Science
(Master's)

Mechanical Engineering, MENG
(Master's)

Architecture
(Master's)*

Electrical Engineering, MENG
(Plan B Only, Master's)

Microbiology
(Master's & Doctorate)

Art
(MFA, Master's)*

English
(MA, Master's)

 Optics & Photonics
(Plan B Only Master's)

Art History
(Master's)*

Environmental Engineering
(Plan B Only Master's)

 Public Administration
(Master's)

Bioengineering, MENG
(Plan B Only Master's)

Health Sciences
(Master's)

 Science & Natural History Film Making(Master's)*

Chemical Engineering, MENG (Plan B Only Master's)

History
(Master's & Doctorate)

 Statistics
(Master's)

Civil Engineering
(Plan B Only Master's)

Industrial & Management Systems Engineering (Plan B Only, Master's)

  

Computer Science
(Plan B Only Master's)

Innovation & Management
(Master's)*

  

 

*NOTE: Some programs are limited in their offering for WRGP. Not all applicants who request consideration can receive the WRGP reduced tuition rate. The decision is made by the Department, typically months after all the program decisions are made. The department sends a letter/email to the student.

Residency: Students admitted to a program and also receiving WRGP cannot apply for residency while in that same program (Residency Policy).

New programs are added every year, so please consult the WRGP website to see if the program you are interested in has been approved. If you do not see your program listed, you can also reach out to the Graduate School for clarification (gradschool@montana.edu):