The university’s Board of Regents approved a measure allowing potential tuition, housing, and meal plan increases beginning in fall 2026.
At the Aug. 19 meeting, regents voted unanimously to authorize a 2% tuition increase, along with 5% and 8% hikes for housing and board rates, respectively. The adjustments are intended to offset rising operating costs and inflation, according to regent Shirley Malcom, who presented the proposal.
The Finance and Facilities Committee recommended approval, noting that rates remained unchanged during the pandemic.
Regents also discussed student involvement in the process; while no students sit on the Finance and Facilities Committee, the administration consults with the Student Government Association several times each semester regarding fee proposals.
If enacted, the new rates would take effect for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters.
