Is UW tuition increase needed? Republican lawmaker scrutinizes university staffing levels | Fox 11 News
(WLUK) — It may soon cost more to send your student to a Universities of Wisconsin school, as the Board of Regents will vote Thursday on a 5% tuition increase for most of its universities.
While some say it’s needed to stay competitive amid lagging financial support from the state, others question whether the hike is necessary.
After a decade-long freeze, tuition to attend a UW school is set to go up for a third year in a row.
“I don’t love it, but the UW is still a good bargain,” said State Sen. Jamie Wall, D-Green Bay. “The tuition is lower than in neighboring states, and that’s true for the flagship in Madison and throughout the system.”
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