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Some of it is making up for state cuts. For example, between 2008 and 2018 Louisiana reduced high education funding by about $5k per student. Even if LSU didn't
by faet 7y ago
Some of it is making up for state cuts. For example, between 2008 and 2018 Louisiana reduced high education funding by about $5k per student. Even if LSU didn't "Raise their tuition" that $5k gap needs to be made up somewhere.
- greedo 7y agoState cuts have made a huge difference, especially in the UC system. When I went to UCSD in 1982, tuition was roughly $310/quarter for a full-time student ($825 in 2019 dollars). California contributed roughly 90% of the cost of a student, keeping fees manageable. I was able to earn enough each summer to pay for tuition. Now California contributes roughly 30% to the cost of a student, and the costs themselves has risen (better accommodations, increased admin staff etc etc.)