Tuition rises at U of M, starting with 3.71% hike for in-state residents
To save money, the university will give only 2% raises this year instead of the 3% authorized by the state. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
It is the largest increase in eight years, a reflection of rising costs, decreases in state funding and a precipitous drop in the number of freshmen expected this fall.
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University of Memphis tuition Higher educationJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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