Colorado Mesa University (CMU) tuition will not increase next year, contrary to earlier reports saying that would indeed be the case.
Originally, the reason for raising tuition was because CMU lacked the proper funds for student programs, student employment opportunities and various other activities. After raising the issue with the Colorado General Assembly, leaders of the organization raised $3.7 million of the required $4 million, with the remaining amount being made up through fund reallocation.
CMU has among the lowest tuition and fee rates in Colorado. “We do this because affordability is at the core of CMU’s mission – a mission includes serving student populations where cost and affordability are a huge considerations,” David Ludlam, CMU Director of Public Relations, said.
Fees and tuition increases typically have been put in place to support the growth of the university throughout the years. CMU also has an aid program exceeding $85 million.
“CMU doesn’t use other institutions as our baseline. We compete not against others but against ourselves to always get better,” Ludlam said. “We challenge ourselves to continuously improve performance in relation to our own mission and strategic plan. By following that formula, CMU has improved in many academic metrics while also expanding campus and growing program offerings.”
Programs the university has offered from growth include the Master of Physician Assistant program and Nurse Aide accreditation, as well as the Actuary Science concentration coming this fall.
