The focus on the tuition list price in this editorial is simplistic and shows to RG editors haven't done their homework. 

UO should be *increasing* the tuition list price, and use the money to increase the discounts that it offers to good low and middle income students. We’ve done this for the lowest income students with PathwayOregon – supported with generous donations from UO Trustee Connie Ballmer. Raising tuition would allow bringing in more of these students.

Tuition increases can also fund programs to encourage quicker graduation and decrease the dropout rate – as President Schill has already started. Both these projects have the potential to cut the cost of college graduation by far more than enough to offset tuition increases. 

A 4-year degree is a very high-return investment for students and society. UO’s focus should be on increasing access to those degrees and improving their value, and tuition limits are not a sensible way to do either.