Michigan Tech Board Approves Tuition Hike within State Guidelines
HOUGHTON--The Michigan Technological University Board of Control approved
undergraduate tuition and fee increases averaging 8.5 percent May 10,
in keeping with guidelines established by Governor John Engler. Annual tuition and fees for lower-division (freshman and sophomore) students
who are Michigan residents will increase 10.14 percent, from $5,887 to
$6,484, a jump of $597. Tuition and fees for resident upper-division undergraduates
(juniors and seniors) will rise 6.97 percent, from $6,315 to $6,756, an
increase of $441. Michigan's public universities have agreed to cap their average tuition-and-fee
hikes at 8.5 percent or $425, whichever is higher, in exchange for having
no decrease in their appropriations from the state. Graduate tuition and fees, which are not covered in the agreement with
the state, will increase approximately 15 percent. Resident master's students
will pay approximately $7,222 per year, up from $6,308 in 2001-02. Resident
PhD students will pay about $7,182, up from $6,252 last year. The Board of Control approved increases for room and board in University
residence halls ranging from 4.2 percent to 5.1 percent. Rates vary from
$5,042 to $6,171. For example, the cost of a double-occupancy, non-suite
room increased $264, from $5,181 to $5,445, or 5.1 percent, which includes
19 meals per week. Rental rates for University apartments nudged upward about 2 percent.
Rent for a two-bedroom apartment increased $10, from $474 to $484. The Board thanked Claude Verbal for his two year's service as its chair
and elected David Brule to succeed him for the coming year. Board Member
Rodger Kershner was elected vice chair. 5/10/02--MTN055