KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
ACTION ITEM 4C
ACTION ITEM:
Approval of Undergraduate Tuition and Fee Increase for FY 2026
FACTS:
KSU has proposed, in compliance with CPE’s approved parameters, a $420 total increase to FY 2026’s undergraduate tuition for Kentucky residents. The $420 increase will be placed solely on tuition. The total cost for tuition and mandatory fees for resident undergraduate students taking 12–18 credit hours in FY 2026 shall not exceed the $9,807 limit set by CPE.
Non-resident undergraduate tuition and fees will not exceed 150% of resident undergraduate tuition and fees.
Additionally, KSU proposes a new course fee of $139.12 per semester for certain journalism courses.
If the Board approves of the suggested increase, the proposal will go before CPE's Board for final approval.
BUDGETARY IMPLICATIONS:
The proposed action would result in a 4.47% increase in potential revenue per student from FY 2025 to FY 2026.
RECOMMENDATION:
President Koffi C. Akakpo recommends that the Board of Regents approve the proposed undergraduate tuition and fee increase.
MOTION:
Approve the proposed undergraduate tuition and fee increase.