ISU President Al Bowman says tuition increases have already had an impact on who is going to the university with a 60-percent jump in five years in the number of students from families making more than $100,000.
And money could become an even bigger barrier. Bowman worries about the impact of the 10 percent hike approved by trustees today.
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Bowman says the $32 increase in per credit hour tuition for in-state students is being driven by falling state support and increasing costs. Fifth year students will see a bigger hit -- a $53 credit-hour increase. Something else to keep in mind, 70 percent of ISU students take five years to graduate.
Illinois State will also spend $7 million to renovate the dining area of Watterson Towers which serves 3,500 students. It has been a decade since the dining center was upgraded and President Bowman says there's a need to change the kitchen, seating,and storage to keep up with how students' eating habits have changed.
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Meal plans will be going up about 6 percent for ISU students in the fall.
