Updated 03/4/2026 with recording from the hearing.

The University of Utah Truth in Tuition hearing is scheduled to take place from 1-3 p.m. on March 4. The annual meeting is a required step in the process for Utah System of Higher Education institutions to determine tuition and fee adjustments for the upcoming academic year. After the hearing, the University of Utah Board of Trustees will vote on the proposed adjustments, followed by the Utah Board of Higher Education.

The proposed tuition increase for 2026-27 is between 1.57% and 5%, which means a full-time resident undergraduate student taking 15 credit hours would pay approximately $85.16 to $271.22 more per semester. The general student fee is proposed to remain steady. However, if a recommendation to cut one fee by 20% is approved, the $554.74 total per semester will decrease by $23.89 to $530.85, a 4.31% decrease.

Members of the community who would like to attend the 2026 virtual Truth in Tuition presentation can register here. The presentation will explain how student fees and tuition are used at the University of Utah to cover operating costs of the university that are not covered by other resources.

“We are committed to ensuring that an education at the U is accessible and affordable while delivering the high-quality teaching, support and campus experience that students and their families expect,” said Associate Vice President of Finance for Academic Enterprise Kimie Adamson. “Rising costs, compensation challenges and funding pressures require us to be innovative in removing barriers to student success while maintaining academic excellence.

“Through thoughtful planning and collaboration, we remain focused on easing financial burdens while preserving a dynamic and high-quality learning environment for students.”

The U Board of Trustees will meet to approve tuition in March, prior to the Utah Board of Higher Education’s meeting on March 27.