Clemson University Approves Tuition Increase

    CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson University trustees have approved a
tuition increase of 5.5 percent for the coming school year.
    The Greenville News reported the decision by trustees meeting in
Greenville on Friday will add $271 per semester to tuition costs
for in-state students.
    The board approved a 7.5 percent increase for out-of-state
students, or $816 per semester.
    Clemson spokeswoman Cathy Sams says the state budget that took
effect July 1 cut the school’s base funding by 3 percent, or more
than $3 million.
    Sams says Clemson also must absorb another $10.7 million in
expenses including its part of a state employee pay increase,
fringe benefit increases, and inflation.
   
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