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The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Board of Visitors voted Thursday to increase tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, a response to rising utility costs, and the decades-long gap in state funding when compared with the university’s peers.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Board of Visitors listened to public comments, toured the Fairfax Campus, extended negotiations for ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ President Gregory Washington’s contract renewal through 2031, and considered a proposal to raise tuition and fees at the March 31 board meeting. The tuition and fees presentation is available in the BOV meeting materials.

The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Board of Visitors voted to increase in-state tuition by 3% for 2024-25, consistent with guidance from the Commonwealth of Virginia for the current budget cycle.

I am pleased to share an exciting announcement that marks a significant stride forward for our master’s and certificate programs at the Schar School of Policy and Government, as well as a reaffirmation of our commitment to public service, regional collaboration, and access to quality education.

Mason is recommending a $300 tuition increase for the 2023-24 academic year, but the in-state undergraduate tuition increase will be eliminated pending Virginia General Assembly approval of the university’s broader funding requests in the pending state budget.

Mason BOV approves FY 22-23 budget, College of Public Health name change and president’s contract extension.

The ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Board of Visitors (BOV) will consider a new tuition proposal for the 2022-2023 academic year as part of strategic and budget planning to help fulfill the vision for inclusive excellence.