Schools
Tuition Fees Go Up At State Colleges, Universities
The money raised will largely be used to hire additional faculty and staff for Connecticut state universities and community colleges, Board of Regents officials said.
The Board of Regents for Higher EducationThursday approved an increase in tuition and fees at 16 out of 17 colleges and universities within the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (ConnSCU) system.
Charter Oak State College considers tuition and fees in June.
"This modest increase will enable additional funds to funnel back to the campuses to hire much-needed faculty and essential student support staff,” said Lewis Robinson, chairman of the Board of Regents. "We're mindful that in this economy, any amount of increase in tuition and fees can be difficult for students and their families, which is why we took every step to keep them as low as possible."
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"With this modest increase in tuition and fees — in addition to continued belt-tightening at the central office and across campuses —we're confident that we can further meet the needs of our ConnSCU students, and invest in their continued success," said Interim Board of Regents President Robert A. Kennedy.
The tuition and fee increases approved Thursday include:
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In-State Commuter
In-State Residential
Connecticut State Universities (Undergraduate)
3.8% or $315
3.7% or $676
Connecticut Community Colleges
3.1% or $108
N/A
—Board of Regents of Higher Education
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