U of M Board of Regents Approves Proposal to Raise Tuition, Reduce Academic Programming
- Minnesota State's Board of Trustees approved tuition increases of 4% to 8% across its 33 schools due to a $52 million budget gap.
- The University of Minnesota Board of Regents also approved a 6.5% tuition increase and a 7% cut to academic programs, marking the largest hike in 14 years for the Twin Cities campus.
- Trustee Jay Cowles expressed regret over the necessary tuition increase, acknowledging that the situation is tough and indicates significant challenges ahead for students and institutions.
- Concerns were raised about the budget cuts and potential loss of staff, with Trustee Jay Cowles acknowledging, 'None of us are happy to be in this position.
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Minnesota State approves tuition hikes to close $52 million gap - Austin Daily Herald
By Catharine Richert Facing financial uncertainty, Minnesota State’s Board of Trustees approved system-wide tuition hikes this week. Colleges in the system will see an average increase of 4.5 percent while universities in the system will see an average tuition increase of 6.5 percent. The increases are the result of several factors, including lagging student enrollment and uncertainty about federal funding. Reduced state funding also played a ro…
Board of regents approves tuition hikes, academic program cuts at all U of M system schools
MINNEAPOLIS – The University of Minnesota board of regents voted in favor of passing next year’s budget, which included tuition hikes and seven percent cuts to academic programs at all system schools. The tuition increases range from a six-and-a-half percent hike for in-state students at the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses, a five percent jump in Morris, and a four percent increase for Crookston and Duluth students. U of M President Dr. Rebec…
Tuition hikes on tap for University of Minnesota students this fall
Hannah Reynolds with the Minnesota Daily was at the meeting and joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Thursday to run down potential program cuts and recount community reaction.
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