KANSAS (KSNT) - The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) cites inflation as a primary reason for discussing student tuition hikes at state universities.
State universities are seeking Board approval for tuition increases, citing cost increases, difficulty recruiting and keeping staff, increasing financial aid and needed investments into cybersecurity.
According to a KBOR discussion agenda, the proposals include budget reductions, reallocations and the possible use of cash reserves. The Board says at worst the tuition increase would result in lower college enrollment.
"Inflation impacts higher education in the same manner it affects other segments of the economy, eroding the purchasing power of the universities over time," the discussion agenda says.
Universities have proposed the following tuition hikes for FY 2025:
| The University of Kansas | Kansas State University | Wichita State University | Emporia State University | Pittsburg State University | Fort Hays State University |
| 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.9% | 4% | 3.5% | 6% |
The board will discuss tuition and fee proposals at the regular KBOR meeting on Wednesday, May 15. Board action regarding tuition rates is typically taken in June after the first reading of proposals at the May meeting.
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