HOUGHTON, MI-- Michigan Technological University plans to raise tuition by an average of 3.1 percent for next school year.
The Houghton school announced Thursday the increase is less than the 3.9 percent its board earlier approved. That number initially was set based on expectations the university wouldn't get a boost in state appropriations, but the state's budget includes more money.
The updated increase also is under the state's 3.2 percent cap.
Earlier this week, Michigan State University raised tuition by 2.7 percent for in-state undergraduates and Eastern Michigan University approved a 7.8 percent increase in tuition and fees.
By exceeding the cap, Eastern Michigan says it forfeits $1 million in state incentive funding. Still, it gains $10 million in tuition revenue.