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| Posted 03.01.06 |
Board of Trustees Approves Tuition, Fee Increases
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On Feb. 25, the Wesleyan Board of Trustees set
tuition, room and board rates for the 2006-2007 academic year. Tuition and
fees will increase 5 percent to $34,844. Room rates will increase 8 percent,
bringing the base double room rate to $5,808, and the base 12-meal dining
plan rate will increase 5 percent to $3,732.
The increase in the room rate reflects the escalating cost of utilities in
the residence facilities. Wesleyan is also continuing a program to renovate
residence halls to improve safety and security. This summer will see
completion of the installation of proximity access locks on all
undergraduate residence hall facilities accommodating more than 20 students.
Tamper-resistant ground-floor windows in the Foss Hill residences and
improved fire alarm and sprinkler systems will be installed; lounges will
also be renovated.
Additionally, in response to requests from students and parents, senior
houses and apartments will be furnished; $200 will be added to the room rate
for these units for this purpose. This change was endorsed by the
Undergraduate Residential Life Committee, which includes representatives
from the Wesleyan Student Assembly, Physical Plant and Residential Life.
Maintaining Wesleyan's commitment to providing access to students from all
backgrounds remains one of the university’s highest priorities. Wesleyan
provides financial aid awards that meet 100 percent of demonstrated need.
Awards typically include loans, campus employment and grants. In 2005-06, 44
percent of students received grant awards averaging $24,756; scholarships
for all four classes totaled $29.3 million.
Wesleyan continues to manage its finances strategically and prudently. The
university administration has been efficient in this endeavor, having one of
the lowest ratios of administrative costs to educational expense among our
peers. While Wesleyan continues to identify new efficiencies, the university
administration has been mindful to do so in a way that does not compromise
support of the primary academic mission of the university. Wesleyan remains
committed to strong financial discipline while providing a first-rate
liberal arts and science education that prepares its students to be leaders
in a global society. |
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Justin Harmon,
director of University Communications |
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