Discuss this Story on the NU News Message Board. Room and board will also rise on average 3 percent. University officials said the tuition increase will be 5.9 percent for freshmen and 5.7 percent for upperclassmen. The correct percent increases are 6.86 for freshmen and 6.48 for upperclassmen. The additional money from tuition and room and board will be for a variety of reasons, notably increases in financial aid and staff salaries.
Students say the tuition hike is unwelcome.
I might not be able to go here if it goes up. Rag Vasandani, a junior management information systems major, said he believes the university is spending his money to benefit other students. I don't think they should spend our money for future people's luxury. During Northeastern's annual budget open forum, spending priorities clearly were aimed to make Northeastern one of the top 100 schools in the country, President Freeland's main goal. In addition to Freeland and Hall, Larry Mucciolo, senior vice president of Finance and Administration, was available in Snell Engineering to address the concerns and questions of students and staff.