Elite universities hike fees despite presidential plea

Despite the national political conversation that President Barack Obama has spurred about keeping the price of higher education down, it would be understandable to think that a few institutions missed the memo this year, writes Kevin Kiley for Inside Higher Ed.

Princeton University’s 4.5% tuition increase for next year, bringing the price excluding room and board to $38,650, is the university’s largest price rise in six years. Similarly, Dartmouth College’s increase of 4.9% to $43,782 is larger than its increases in recent years. Yale University's comprehensive fee will also increase about 5% next year. Some less elite private institutions are also raising tuition fees significantly. Kalamazoo College is increasing its comprehensive fee 4.75% to $45,984.
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