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University of Minnesota approves 3.8% tuition hike amid millions in budget cuts
By Sabrina Salguero Del Cid at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
University of Minnesota students will pay a more to attend after university leaders approved a tuition increase on Friday, amid budget cuts.
After a two-week public comment period, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Friday to approve a 3.8% tuition hike, citing rising costs, i...
Key takeaway After a two-week public comment period, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Friday to approve a 3.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The University of Minnesota's decision to raise tuition by 3.8% will have a direct impact on the wallets of students and families in the Twin Cities area. As the university grapples with budget cuts and decreasing public investment, it's clear that the financial burden is being shifted to those who can least afford it. The fact that this is the sixth consecutive year of tuition increases will only exacerbate the problem of affordability for local students. Meanwhile, the sale of the Les Bolstad Golf Course to a housing developer raises questions about the university's priorities and how it plans to use the proceeds from the sale. Will the $30 million generated from the sale be used to offset future tuition increases or will it be allocated elsewhere? The university's budget decisions will be closely watched by the community, particularly as they relate to academic programs and job cuts.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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After a two-week public comment period, the University of Minnesota Board of Regents voted Friday to approve a 3.8% tuition hike, citing rising costs, i...
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