Kansas
5 of Kansas’ state universities seeking tuition hike for next fiscal year
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Five of Kansas’ state universities are seeking tuition increases for the next fiscal year. Wichita State is among that group, seeking a 3.5% increase.
Wichita State University Rick Muma said the requested increase is due to a number of factors, including federal funding uncertainty and the need to provide more than $3 million to athletics programs.
When making the case for Wichita State’s proposed increase, President Muma said one of the biggest factors is a reduction in international student enrollment.
Kansas State is also seeking a 3.5% tuition bump for the next fiscal year, while the University of Kansas requested a 3% tuition increase. Pittsburg State is asking for a 2.5% increase. Fort Hays State is requesting the biggest tuition jump of 4%.
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