Washington State University Tri‑Cities is now offering in-state tuition rates to students in Umatilla County, Oregon, through a new program called the “I‑82 Advantage.”

Tuition for Umatilla County students will now cost $11,144 per year, compared with $26,087 for out-of-state tuition.

Students interested in attending WSU Tri‑Cities for spring 2021 should apply by Nov. 15. Students interested in attending WSU Tri‑Cities in fall 2021 are encouraged apply by Jan. 31. Applications are available at tricities.wsu.edu/apply, and Umatilla County students who wish to use the I-82 Advantage discount should also fill out the form at tricities.wsu.edu/admissions/i82advantage.

All WSU Tri-Cities classes are available through virtual instruction, even if some students are attending in person. ACT and SAT scores are also not being used as a factor for admissions decisions through spring semester 2022.