Minnesota State school officials mull what could be the largest tuition hike in more than a decade

Minnesota colleges brace for steep tuition hikes

MOORHEAD — Minnesota’s public colleges and universities are preparing for what could be the largest tuition increases in a decade as the state system works to balance its budget. The Minnesota State Board of Trustees is considering tuition hikes of up to 9% per year over the next two years. Officials say rising inflation, a decline in state funding and previous tuition revenue shortfalls are all factors in the ongoing deliberations. “There will…

Minnesota State school officials mull what could be the largest tuition hike in more than a decade

As a way to balance the budget at 26 colleges and seven universities across the state, state officials are discussing hiking tuition between 3.5% and 9%.

Tuition at MN public colleges & universities could see sharp increase

MINNESOTA – Tuition at public Minnesota colleges and universities could dramatically increase in the next two years. This would impact the Minnesota State system which has 30 colleges and universities including Minnesota State University Moorhead, Minnesota State Community and Technical College, Northland Community College and Alexandria Technical and Community College. The Minnesota State Board of Trustees is set to rule on tuition rates in Jun…

Iowa's state universities propose tuition increases for all students

State universIities are planning to increase tuition for undergraduate and graduate students once again this fall, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, according to board documents released Tuesday.

Cost of living increases continue to affect Iowa State community

Inflation has risen since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Iowa State has been no stranger to the trend of growing costs. As the cost of groceries and housing rise, tuition and services at Iowa State have also increased. On-campus housing costs have increased by almost 7% last year, from 2021 to the 2024-25 academic year. These increases have been all across the board.  According to Inside Iowa State, from 2021 to 2024, the residence depart…

Tuition for Minnesota State colleges, universities could spike 18% in next 2 years

The price hikes would impact the Minnesota State system, which makes up more than 30 colleges and universities.