A Wall Street Journal analysis looking at two decades’ worth of financial documents found that spending at flagship institutions has soared even as state support has contracted nationally. The report found that spending climbed by 38 percent at the median flagship university between 2002 and 2022. Only the University of Idaho saw a decrease in spending over that time period. Most Popular Stories Most PopularSpending increases were largely fueled by increased revenue from tuition and fees, with costs for the average student going up by 64 percent, according to the Wall Street Journal. College officials also pointed to increased costs in areas including student services, technology, academic support, mental health and facility maintenance.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 11, 2023 15:38 UTC