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Wednesday, February 6, 2013 • page 4
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Elon proposes tuition
Tuition and Fees Academic Year
Tuition
Fees
1989-1990
$6,030
$70
1994-1995
$9,100
$150
1999-2000
$12,671
$225
2004-2005
$17,310
$245
2009-2010
$25,159
$330
2010-2011
$26,480
$347
2011-2012
$27,534
$347
2012-2013
$28,633
$347
2013-2014
$29,750
$399
Katherine Blunt News Editor
Elon University is proposing a 3.9 percent tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, as well as increases in room and board, Student Government Association and health fees. The university will present the proposals to members of Elon’s Board of Trustees this week. If the Board of Trustees approves the proposed increases, Elon’s total cost of attendance will equal approximately $40,000, a 4.13 percent increase from the 2012-2013 academic year. The business and finance committee of the Board of Trustees will review the proposals this week, and the entire board will approve, deny or amend the proposals next week. Elon’s total cost of attendance has risen steadily since 1989 to support the growth of the institution and enhance its learning environment. If approved, next year’s increases will generate revenue to advance the Elon Commitment, a strategic plan to promote academic
Total Tuition and Fees 2012-2013 = $28,980 2013-2014 = $30,149
excellence and expand residential areas on campus. The additional revenue will also be used to compensate the university’s faculty and staff, according to Gerald Whittington, senior vice president for business, finance and technology. “As we want to grow as an institution, we need to keep our small class size and maintain that personal attention given to each student,” he said. “We have the constant issue of trying to compensate our folks for the work that they do.” For some students, even a modest bump in tuition cost will increase their financial burdens after graduation. “Tuition increases won’t affect me right away, because I’m not paying everything out of pocket right now,” said junior Tyler Molinaro, who shares the cost of his student loans with his parents. “It will affect me later, though, because it’s more I’ll have to pay back.” The proposals are also a preemptive measure to offset the impact of a potential tax code reform in North Carolina. During the 2013
Total cost of attending Elon