Tuition Increase at University of Wisconsin
In-state tuition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and other campuses in the system will increase by 3.75% next school year under a plan approved by the Board of Regents. Combined with an increase in fees, the total tuition and fee increase will be 4.4% on average. This tuition hike is expected to generate about $39 million a year systemwide and will be used to combat rising costs.
Key Points
- Tuition and fees will increase by 4.4% on average
- Tuition alone will go up by $262 at UW-Madison
- Second consecutive year of tuition increase after a 10-year freeze
Pros
- Increase in revenue for the university to combat rising costs
Cons
- Criticism from state Rep. Mark Born for making higher education more unattainable for Wisconsin families