U. T. System Office of Academic Affairs Requests to Increase Total Academic Costs Proposal Template Academic 2018 – 2019 AND 2019 – 2020 Institution Name: Submission Date: Institution Contact(s): Signature of President: Short and concise responses are appreciated. Notes and Instructions: Proposals will be evaluated in terms of the impact on total academic costs. The total academic cost for an undergraduate student taking 15 semester credit hours consists of statutory tuition, board authorized/designated tuition, mandatory fees, and average college and course fees. The total academic cost for a graduate student consists of statutory tuition, board authorized/designated tuition, and mandatory fees for students enrolled in 9 semester credit hours. Differential Tuition Rates: If your institution has differential tuition rates by college or program, for purposes of this request, estimate a weighted average total academic cost across the relevant student population. Details underlying differential tuition rates will be outlined in the excel workbook. Mandatory Fees: If increases in mandatory fees are requested, ensure that they are in accordance with relevant statute and the Regents’ Rules and Regulations, Rule #40401 Non-Resident Statutory Tuition Rates: The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board uses data from the top 5 most populous states to calculate the non-resident statutory tuition rate annually. Please use the most up-to-date amount provided when the proposal is submitted. Currently, the non-resident statutory rate for per semester credit hour. Guaranteed Rates: When proposing increases to guaranteed rate plans, present the average total academic cost for the future entering cohort compared to the current year cohort. Mandatory fees must remain the same for “similarly situated students” enrolled in either the traditional rate plan or the guaranteed rate plan. Additional information can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs
Describe economic factors that influence your need for tuition increases. More specifically, consider factors such as inflation and regional economic change, market considerations, and competitiveness among peer comparison institutions. Also consider operating revenue compared to peers (tuition-and-fee revenue and state appropriations). Please briefly describe your general tuition-and-fee structure:
3A. Traditional Tuition Rate Plans (if applicable): Please list and discuss the specific requests for increases in total academic costs for the average full-time student in each of the four categories: Resident Undergraduate, Non-Resident Undergraduate, Resident Graduate, and Non-Resident Graduate. Complete the corresponding excel worksheets. If there are any proposed increases to mandatory fees, provide the statutory authority, referenda information (if relevant), and rationale. TRADITIONAL (VARIABLE) TUITION: RESIDENT, UNDERGRADUATE Summary of Proposed Total Academic Cost – Average Resident Undergraduate Student Enrolled in 15 SCH Fall 2017 Cohort Baseline TAC Fall 2018 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2017 Amount Increase over Fall 2017 Fall 2019 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2018 Amount Increase over Fall 2018 Statutory Tuition Designated Tuition Mandatory Fees Average Course Fees Total Academic Cost TRADITIONAL (VARIABLE) TUITION: NON-RESIDENT, UNDERGRADUATE Summary of Proposed Total Academic Cost – Average Non-Resident Undergraduate Student Enrolled in 15 SCH Fall 2017 Cohort Baseline TAC Fall 2018 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2017 Amount Increase over Fall 2017 Fall 2019 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2018 Amount Increase over Fall 2018 Statutory Tuition Designated Tuition Mandatory Fees Average Course Fees Total Academic Cost TRADITIONAL (VARIABLE) TUITION: RESIDENT, GRADUATE Summary of Proposed Total Academic Cost – Average Resident Graduate Student Enrolled in 9 SCH
Fall 2017 Cohort Baseline TAC Fall 2018 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2017 Amount Increase over Fall 2017 Fall 2019 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2018 Amount Increase over Fall 2018 Statutory Tuition Designated Tuition Mandatory Fees Average Course Fees Total Academic Cost GUARANTEED TUITION: RESIDENT, GRADUATE Summary of Proposed Total Academic Cost (9 SCH) Fall 2017 Cohort Baseline TAC Fall 2018 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2017 Amount Increase over Fall 2017 Fall 2019 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2018 Amount Increase over Fall 2018 Statutory Tuition Designated Tuition Mandatory Fees Average Course Fees Total Academic Cost GUARANTEED TUITION: NON-RESIDENT, GRADUATE Summary of Proposed Total Academic Cost (9 SCH) Fall 2017 Cohort Baseline TAC Fall 2018 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2017 Amount Increase over Fall 2017 Fall 2019 Cohort Proposed TAC Percent Increase over Fall 2018 Amount Increase over Fall 2018 Statutory Tuition Designated Tuition Mandatory Fees Average Course Fees Total Academic Cost Project any new net tuition revenue that would result if your institution is granted the requested increases in total academic costs. Utilize the projected revenue here to apply to institutional priorities discussed below.