The steady decline in the rate of college tuition increases over this decade continues. Several factors explain this trend.
State budgets are stronger and fewer costs are being shifted to students.
Endowment earnings are better. Federal student aid has increased. And colleges and universities themselves are showing results in containing costs. We encourage state and federal policy makers to continue their commitment to our nation's students, and we urge colleges and universities to continue improving quality with an eye on managing costs. We all have an important role to play in making sure that the dream of a college education remains an affordable reality.