Five of six state universities in Kansas seek tuition hikes to grapple with financial obstacles

Five of six state universities in Kansas seek tuition hikes to grapple with financial obstacles

Five state universities seek tuition hikes of 2.5% to 4% for the upcoming academic year, while one university is opting to freeze tuition in 2025-2026.

Northwest Regents approve 2025-26 tuition rates; new programs in business, ag mechanics

Northwest Missouri State University’s Board of Regents, during a regular scheduled zoom meeting May 2, approved rates for the institution’s 2025-26 academic year, including tuition and fees, room and board rates, and supplemental fees. The Regents approved a 4 percent increase to its rates. Based on 30 credit hours, in-state undergraduate students attending Northwest next fall will see an estimated average annual net tuition increase of $225, wh…