Tuition Hike May Be Coming

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – In-state tuition at Mississippi’s eight public universities is likely to increase by an average of 3.2 percent this fall, if the College Board approves plans Thursday for the Mississippi University for Women to raise prices.

The board voted on a two-year tuition plan last year, and most universities aren’t making changes now.

The statewide average for two semesters of full-time tuition and fees would rise by an average of $272 to $6,718.

Final board approval is required later.

Delta State University and Mississippi Valley State University would keep tuition flat for the third year. The other six universities would increase charges from 2.5 percent to 5 percent.

Alcorn State University is seeking approval to become the third university to waive out-of-state charges for all students.