The University of Colorado Regents on Wednesday voted to increase in-state tuition for most students on the Boulder campus by 9.3 percent this fall.
The board voted 5-4 to increase annual tuition by $654 to $7,672 for Colorado students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences, the campus’ biggest college.
For incoming nonresident students, yearly tuition will rise $850 to $28,850. CU guarantees a four-year, locked tuition rate for out-of-state students.
The regents’ vote comes before the May 1 national commit date, when high-school seniors need to confirm with colleges.
Wednesday’s vote on tuition was the most confrontational in the board’s recent history.
Those opposed to the increases expressed concern that raising rates would price students out of the Boulder campus.
Those who voted in favor say the higher cost is important to maintain quality at CU, especially as the university endures multimillion-dollar cuts from the state.
