University of California continues its policy of annual tuition hikes, despite growing student opposition

The University of California Board of Regents approved a policy allowing annual tuition increases for incoming undergraduate students, despite student opposition. This "stability" model, effective 2026-27, keeps tuition flat for current students but raises it for future cohorts by up to 5% annually, indexed to inflation, to address budget pressures and deferred maintenance.

University of California continues its policy of annual tuition hikes, despite growing student opposition
The University of California Board of Regents approved a policy allowing annual tuition increases for incoming undergraduate students, despite student opposition. This "stability" model, effective 2026-27, keeps tuition flat for current students but raises it for future cohorts by up to 5% annually, indexed to inflation, to address budget pressures and deferred maintenance.