UA Board of Regents moves to cut tuition for out-of-state students, aiming to boost enrollment

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 421

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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The University of Alaska Board of Regents unanimously approved a cut in the tuition rate for out-of-state students to create a standard tuition rate for all resident and nonresident students across campuses and degree types, beginning in fall 2027.

The board preliminarily approved the change at a special meeting on Tuesday. A final vote is expected in November.

University officials said the goal is to simplify students’ billing and attract more students to the University …

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