Increase in tuition and billed expenses for 2011-2012

Parents Forum
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<p>Curious as to whether institutions are holding the line or proposing larger increases than last year.</p>

<p>Lafayette College has approved an increase of 3.81% in total billed expenses (with tuition heading north of 40k). How does that compare?</p>

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<p>From what I’ve read from people’s posts, parents should expect 3-5% annual increases in education costs each year.</p>

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<p>Perhaps the beginning of a trend. Sewanee has cut costs for next year by 10%.</p>

<p>[Sewanee:</a> The University of the South](<a href=“Sewanee”>http://www.sewanee.edu/)</p>

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<p>COA at Ithaca College went up 4.76%</p>

<p>[Intercom</a> - Board of Trustees Sets Tuition for 2011–12](<a href=“Intercom | Ithaca College”>Intercom | Ithaca College)</p>

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<p>4.6% rise in tuition, room, board and mandatory fees at Dartmouth. I factor in a 5% increase per year, so I’m on track.</p>

<p>[Dartmouth</a> News - Dartmouth announces 4.6% increase in tuition, room, board and fees for 2010-2011; Smallest percentage increase in five years](<a href=“http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2010/02/08a.html]Dartmouth”>http://www.dartmouth.edu/~news/releases/2010/02/08a.html)</p>