University of Illinois trustees voted on Thursday to increase tuition for in-state freshmen next fall.
They also approved raising it for out-of-state, international and graduate students, but those amounts vary by whether they’re in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago or Springfield.
The University System says it has frozen tuition in seven of the past 11 years - however trustees also approved a 2% hike last year.
“This modest increase in tuition will allow us to balance the rising costs we as a university system face due to inflation with our commitment to Illinois families that the world-class education we offer remains within reach,” President Tim Killeen said in a statement.
State law dictates once they’re enrolled, undergrads will pay the same rate for four years.
The announcement comes as high school seniors are waiting for acceptance emails.
Trustees also raised room and board and student fees.