College Finance Chiefs Say Tuition Increases Will Keep Rising Faster Than Inflation

Most college financial officers expect tuition increases to continue outpacing inflation, and many cite competing with other institutions to offer good amenities as an important contributing factor.

These were among the key findings of a report released on Tuesday describing the opinions of senior financial officers at 100 private colleges. The report was based on a survey by Independent 529 Plan, a prepay tuition program sponsored by the nonprofit Tuition Plan Consortium.

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