18 Feb Huntington University Approves 4.9% Increase

The Huntington University Board of Trustees approved the following cost increases for 2010-2011.

• Tuition and fees: $22,330 (up 4.9%, or $1,040)
• Room and board: $7,430 (up 3.5%, or $250)

Those costs apply to fulltime traditional undergraduate students. By comparison, tuition and fees at four-year public colleges rose by an average of 6.5 percent last year, according to The College Board.

“In light of the current economy, Huntington has worked diligently to moderate any increases in tuition and fees. We want to keep college affordable for students and their families,” said Tom Ayers (right), vice president for business and finance.

“This year, we strategically increased scholarships and grants for students to help offset declining state aid. Our goal is to give students and their families more value for their higher education dollar.”

For the current academic year, Huntington University’s price of $21,290 for tuition and fees is $4,983 less than the national average for private colleges and universities.

Huntington University enrolled a record 1,297 students last fall, a 7 percent increase over the previous year.