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FGCU board previews possible hike to out‑of‑state tuition; university estimates $3.3M
Summary
Vice President David Vazquez told trustees the Board of Governors allows up to a 25% out‑of‑state tuition increase over three years and that a proposed change could net about $3.3 million; trustees asked about international students, demand effects and peer comparisons.
Florida Gulf Coast University trustees were briefed on Feb. 12 about a possible increase in out‑of‑state tuition that university finance officials said could generate roughly $3.3 million in net revenue.
Vice President for Administrative Services and Finance David Vazquez described a Board of Governors decision that permits universities to raise out‑of‑state fees by up to 25% over three years. "FGCU’s out‑of‑state tuition and fees had not increased since 2011," Vazquez said, adding that a phased increase could produce an estimated $3.3 million in net revenue while accounting for additional waivers used by some graduate and assistantship programs.
Vazquez told the Board the increase would apply to any student classified as non‑resident, including international students. Trustees asked whether higher out‑of‑state rates would reduce demand. Trustee Gianna Ihuoma said she worried that "out‑of‑state tuition was already significantly higher and an increase would deter prospective FGCU students." Vazquez replied that previous FGCU increases did not reduce demand; he cited historical examples and national comparisons and said the administration would continue analyzing impacts before bringing a formal proposal for Board approval in June.
Trustees also asked for comparative data about how FGCU’s current out‑of‑state rates ranked with peer institutions and whether graduation or retention metrics differed for in‑state versus out‑of‑state students; Provost Thorne said she would provide that information.
No vote was taken; the item was presented for discussion and to collect trustee feedback ahead of a formal proposal expected in the summer meeting cycle.
