Video: Tuition Hikes Get Final Okay

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – College Board trustees are giving final approval for plans by Mississippi’s eight public universities to raise tuition.

The average price of tuition for an in-state student would rise by 4.1 percent next fall, following Friday’s vote by the board. Trustees had given preliminary approval in November.

The statewide average for two semesters of full-time tuition and fees would rise by an average of $268 to $7,027, crossing $7,000 for the first time.

Increases range from 2.5 percent at Alcorn State University to 5 percent at Delta State University.

Tuition would go up another 3.3 percent on average in fall 2017 under plans presented to the board. Universities sometimes change their second-year plans.

Seven schools plan increases in 2017, ranging from 1.4 percent to 4.9 percent. Delta State plans no increase.

Here’s a look at tuition and fees for two semesters (fall and spring), as well as the percentage change from the current academic year:

– Alcorn State University: $6,546, up 2.5 percent.

– Delta State University: $6,418, up 5 percent (includes a $60-a-semester facilities fee).

– Jackson State University: $7,261, up 3.9 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities fee and $10-a-semester activities fee).

– Mississippi State University: $7,780, up 3.7 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities charge and a $5-a-semester activities fee).

– Mississippi University for Women: $6,065, up 4.9 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities fee).

– Mississippi Valley State University: $6,116, up 3 percent (includes a $10-a-semester activities fee).

– University of Mississippi: $7,754, up 4 percent (includes a $50-a-semester facilities fee and a $5-a-semester activities fee).

– University of Mississippi Medical Center: $7,644, up 4.1 percent.

– University of Southern Mississippi: $7,659, up 4.4 percent. (includes a $35-a-semester facilities fee and a $20-a-semester activities fee).

Source: Mississippi College Board.