Should college tuition increase? Kentucky education council approves increases at select universities

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education recently approved an increase in tuition costs and mandatory fees at multiple public universities and technical schools. Here's what we know about it.

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Kentucky increases tuition at in-state colleges

According to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, six public universities and one technical college will see tuition increases in the 2024-2025 school year, as decided in the council's March meeting.

List of Kentucky colleges to see tuition rises

• Eastern Kentucky University, 1.9%
• Morehead State University, 1.9%
• Murray State University, 2%
• Western Kentucky University, 1.9%
• Kentucky Community and Technical College System, 1.6%
• University of Kentucky, 2.2%
• Northern Kentucky University, 2%

Kentucky colleges to get new programs

• University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice
• Murray State University, Master of Science in Economic Analytics
• Murray State University, Master of Science in Accountancy and Analytics
• Murray State University, Education Specialist in School Psychology
• Northern Kentucky University, Bachelor of Arts in Special Education
• Kentucky State University, Bachelor of Science in Biological and Agricultural Engineering
• Kentucky State University, Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Kentucky State University, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity