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SALT LAKE CITY — Tuition fees will increase at eight of the Beehive State's public degree-granting institutions after the Utah System of Higher Education's Board of Governors approved adjustments Friday.
Tuition at USHE-affiliated colleges and universities is reevaluated annually after the end of the legislative session, when the Utah State Commission of Higher Education determines the additional tuition needed to meet the operating budget and continue the mission of Utah's public institutions of higher education. will be done.
The higher education system announced the legislation to fund compensation increases, mandatory expenses, and other expenses such as faculty tenure and promotions, as well as to cover other costs such as student services and programs. Prices have been adjusted to meet customer requirements. .
This year, USHE approved a statewide weighted average increase of 3.3%. Additionally, the board adopted a lower rate increase than some schools had proposed.
“It was important to the Utah Commission on Higher Education to see sensitive requests for tuition and fees from USHE institutions,” Utah Higher Education Commission Chairwoman Amanda Covington said in a statement. “The Board rigorously reviews proposals and is focused on ensuring Utah students have affordable access to college. We have carefully considered the request.”
Here is a breakdown of the tuition and fee adjustments that will be implemented for the 2024-2025 academic year.
All eight USHE technical schools and three USHE degree-granting institutions that serve as technical colleges (Utah State University, Snow College, and Salt Lake Community College) will offer technical education classes, according to an announcement from the higher education system. They requested that there be no increase in fees and tuition fees.
“We recognize that higher education provides a great return on investment for Utah students, contributing valuable funds to training and education to help students achieve their goals. requires the Secretary's Office to work closely with institutions to understand and evaluate cost savings and additional efficiency measures in response to tuition and fee requirements,” Covington said.
