M E M O R A N D U M November 17, 2010 To: Members of the Board of Trustees From: Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor Subject: Final Adoption of Amendment to Tuition Schedule I recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution: Resolved that effective with respect to the Fall 2010 semester and thereafter, Section 302.1 of Title 8 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York, as last amended by Resolution 2009-126, adopted on September 15, 2009, be and hereby is amended to read as follows (brackets denote old material to be deleted; underlining denotes new material to be added): Section 302.1. Tuition and fees at State-operated units of State University. The payment of tuition and fees in the State-operated units of the State University shall be governed by the following definitions, regulations, and schedule of rates to be charged. (a) Definitions. For the purpose of establishing rental schedules, tuition fees and other charges, the following definitions shall apply: (1) Semester. A period of attendance in which the school year is customarily divided in two equal sessions. In some cases an optional third semester is available. (2) [Quarter. A period of attendance in which the school year is customarily divided in three equal sessions. In some cases a fourth optional quarter is available. (3) ]Student. [(i)] A student at a college operating on a semester basis is any person registered for 12 or more semester hours of work in a regular program whether on campus or at another location. [(ii) A student at a college operating on a quarter basis is any person registered for 12 or more quarter hours.] ([4]3) Special student. (i) A special student at a college operating on a semester basis is any person registered for fewer than 12 semester hours of work. (ii) [A special student at a college operating on a quarter basis is any person registered for fewer than 12 quarter hours. (iii) ]A student attending a summer session, which is not a regular [quarter or ]semester, is a special student for the purpose of this definition. ([5]4) Change of status. A person who registers and commences classes initially as a student but whose program is later curtailed for academic reasons, does not change status during that [quarter or ]semester to that of special student. ([6]5) Residence. A person whose domicile has been in the State of New York for a period of at least one year immediately preceding the time of registration for any period of attendance shall be a New York resident for the purpose of determining the tuition rate payable for such period. All other persons shall be presumed to be out-of-state residents for such purpose, unless domiciliary status is demonstrated in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Chancellor or designee. (b) [(1) Students enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate programs leading to an associate degree and nondegree granting programs of at least one regular academic term in duration which have been approved as eligible for tuition assistance program awards. Tuition (i) Students, New York State residents: $2,485 per semester or $1,657 per quarter. (ii) Students, out-of-state residents: $6,435 per semester or $4,290 per quarter. (iii) Special students, New York State residents: $207 per semester credit hour or $138 per quarter credit hour. (iv) Special students, out-of-state residents: $536 per semester credit hour or $358 per quarter credit hour. (v) The president of a college of technology or a college of agriculture and technology may establish differing rates of tuition for the college for students enrolled in degree- granting programs leading to an associate degree and non-degree granting programs, with the approval of the chancellor or designee, based on considerations which may include but are not limited to time, location, cost, services provided, enrollment management and access, so long as such tuition rates do not exceed the tuition rates specified in this subdivision. (2) Students enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate programs leading to a baccalaureate degree and non-degree granting programs of at least one regular academic term in duration which have been approved as eligible for tuition assistance program awards. Tuition (i) Students, New York State residents: $2,485 per semester or $1,657 per quarter. (ii) Students, out-of-state residents: $6,435 per semester or $4,290 per quarter. (iii) Special students, New York State residents: $207 per semester credit hour or $138 per quarter credit hour. (iv) Special students, out-of-state residents: $536 per semester credit hour or $358 per quarter credit hour except that for non-matriculated students (as defined in section 145-2.4 of this Title), the president of a State-operated institution may establish a differing tuition rate(s), with the approval of the chancellor or designee, in accordance with guidelines to be issued by the chancellor, provided that such tuition rate(s) does not exceed the rate specified in this paragraph and is not lower than 15 percent above the rate in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph. Tuition and fees charged to such non-matriculated students shall be set to cover total direct instructional costs for such students. (c) (1) Students enrolled in graduate programs leading to a master's, doctor's or equivalent degree with the exception of those degrees set forth in paragraph (2) of this subdivision. Tuition (i) Students, New York State residents: $4,185 per semester or $2,790 per quarter. (ii) Students, out-of-state residents: $6,625 per semester or $4,417 per quarter. (iii) Special students, New York State residents: $349 per semester credit hour or $233 per quarter credit hour. (iv) Special students, out-of-state residents: $552 per semester credit hour or $368 per quarter credit hour. (2) Students enrolled in graduate programs leading to a master of business administration degree (M.B.A.). Tuition (i) Students, New York State residents: $4,305 per semester or $2,870 per quarter. (ii) Students, out-of-state residents: $6,880 per semester or $4,587 per quarter. (iii) Special students, New York State residents: $359 per semester credit hour or $239 per quarter credit hour. (iv) Special students, out-of-state residents: $573 per semester credit hour or $382 per quarter credit hour. Credit Hour Equivalent The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour. * * * * (d) Students enrolled in the professional program of pharmacy. Tuition (1) Students, New York State residents: $8,310 per semester or $5,540 per quarter. (2) Students, out-of-state residents: $14,375 per semester or $9,583 per quarter. (3) Special students, New York State residents: $693 per semester credit hour or $462 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. (4) Special students, out-of-state residents: $1,198 per semester credit hour or $799 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. Credit Hour Equivalent The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour. * * * * (e) Students enrolled in the professional program of law (J.D. and LL.M). Tuition (1) Students, New York State residents: $8,005 per semester or $5,337 per quarter. (2) Students, out-of-state residents: $12,130 per semester or $8,087 per quarter. (3) Special students, New York State residents: $667 per semester credit hour or $445 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. (4) Special students, out-of-state residents: $1,011 per semester credit hour or $674 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. Credit Hour Equivalent The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour. * * * * (f) Students enrolled in medicine programs. Tuition (1) Students, New York State residents: $11,400 per semester or $7,600 per quarter. (2) Students, out-of-state residents: $20,320 per semester or $13,547 per quarter. (3) Special students, New York State residents: $950 per semester credit hour or $633 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. (4) Special students, out-of-state residents: $1,693 per semester credit hour or $1,129 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. Credit Hour Equivalent The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour. * * * * (g) Students enrolled in dentistry programs. Tuition (1) Students, New York State residents: $9,825 per semester or $6,550 per quarter. (2) Students, out-of-state residents: $19,710 per semester or $13,140 per quarter. (3) Special students, New York State residents: $819 per semester credit hour or $546 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. (4) Special students, out-of-state residents: $1,643 per semester credit hour or $1,095 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. Credit Hour Equivalent The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour. (h) Students enrolled in the professional program of physical therapy and students enrolled in the doctor of nursing practice degree program. Tuition (1) Students, New York State residents: $6,925 per semester or $4,617 per quarter. (2) Students, out-of-state residents: $11,095 per semester or $7,397 per quarter. (3) Special students, New York State residents: $577 per semester credit hour or $385 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. (4) Special students, out-of-state residents: $925 per semester credit hour or $616 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. Credit Hour Equivalent The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour. (i) Students enrolled in optometry programs. Tuition (1) Students, New York State residents: $8,260 per semester or $5,507 per quarter. (2) Students, out-of-state residents: $15,860 per semester or $10,573 per quarter. (3) Special students, New York State residents: $688 per semester credit hour or $459 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. (4) Special students, out-of-state residents: $1,322 per semester credit hour or $881 per quarter credit hour or equivalent. The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour.] Tuition charges as listed in the following table for categories of students, terms and programs, and as modified, amplified or explained in footnotes 1 and 2 are effective with the 2010 Fall term and thereafter. Charge per Semester Charge per Semester credit hour 1 Special Students New York State residents Out-of-State residents New York State residents Out-of-State residents I. Students enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate programs leading to an�associate degree�and non-degree granting programs of at least one regular academic term in duration which have been approved as eligible for Tuition Assistance Program Awards $2,485 $6,690 $4,550 2 $207 $175 3 $558 $379 2 $175 3 II. Students enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate programs leading to a baccalaureate degree and non-degree granting programs of at least one regular academic term in duration which have been approved as eligible for Tuition Assistance Program Awards $2,485 $6,690 $207 $558 III. Students enrolled in graduate programs (other than Masters of Business Administration) leading to a Master�s, Doctor�s or equivalent degree $4,185 $6,890 $349 $574 IV. Students enrolled in a graduate program leading to a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) $4,690 $7,570 $391 $631 V. Students enrolled in the professional program of pharmacy $9,060 $17,250 $755 $1,438 VI. Students enrolled in the professional program of law $8,725 $14,555 $727 $1,213 VII. Students enrolled in the professional program of� medicine $12,425 $24,385 $1,035 $2,032 VIII. Students enrolled in the professional program of dentistry $10,710 $23,650 $893 $1,971 IX. Students enrolled in the professional program of physical therapy and doctor of nursing practice $7,550 $13,315 $629 $1,110 X. Students enrolled in the professional program of optometry $8,690 $16,685 $724 $1,390 1 The Chancellor shall determine the equivalent of a credit hour. 2 In accordance with chapter 309 of the Laws of 1996, and enabling action by the Board of Trustees, the Colleges of Technology at Alfred, Canton, Cobleskill, Delhi and Morrisville are authorized to charge this lower rate for out-of-state students enrolled in degree-granting programs leading to an associate degree or in non-degree granting programs. This reduced rate does not apply to those students enrolled in degree-granting programs leading to a baccalaureate degree. 3� In accordance with Chapter 309 of the Laws of 1996, and enabling action by the Board of Trustees, the Colleges of Technology at Alfred, Canton, Cobleskill, Delhi and Morrisville are authorized to charge this lower rate for special students (part-time) enrolled in degree-granting programs leading to an associate degree or in non-degree granting programs, and taking classes at off-campus locations or during the summer or winter intercessions. This reduced rate does not apply to those students enrolled in degree-granting programs leading to a baccalaureate degree. ([j]c) Intercollegiate athletics fee. The chancellor, or designee, is authorized to approve the request of the chief administrative officer at a State-operated campus to establish a campus intercollegiate athletics fee and, thereafter, any increases to such fee. When approved, the fee shall be mandatory for all undergraduate students, and, if so provided for in the request, for all graduate students enrolled at that campus. A pro rata portion shall be paid by part-time students. The fee proceeds shall be deposited in an appropriate State University account, or may be paid to authorized campus foundation or auxiliary service corporation accounts for the purpose of operating the respective campus's division 1 intercollegiate athletics program or operating its intercollegiate athletics program during the transition period leading to division 1, in accordance with a contract subject to the approval of the Office of the State Comptroller, and shall be administered in accordance with State University policy. Any request to establish a campus intercollegiate athletics fee shall demonstrate campus support pursuant to a written consultative process prepared by the chief administrative officer which shall include a student referendum. The chief administrative officer shall assure equitable athletic opportunities are available in the campus intercollegiate athletics program to all qualified individuals. ([k]d) Health services fee. The chief administrative officer at each State-operated campus which operates student health services shall establish a health services fee with the approval of the Chancellor, or designee. The fee shall be established following approval by the Chancellor, or designee, of a three-year plan for funding student health services at each campus to be determined by campus location, enrollment and the level of health services required. When approved, the fee shall be assessed upon all students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs at the campus. A pro rata portion shall be paid by part-time students. In each plan the chief administrative officer shall identify categories of students who may be exempted from the fee if their courses of study do not permit access to the student health services available on campus. Any increases to the fee shall be approved by the Chancellor or designee. ([l]e) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section to the contrary, members of the Armed Forces of the United States on full-time active duty and stationed in New York State and their spouses and dependents, whether or not residents of New York State as defined in paragraph (a)([6]5) of this section, shall be charged tuition at the applicable resident student rate as set forth in this section. ([m]f) Time and method of payment; additional guidelines. The Chancellor, or designee, shall issue regulations concerning the time and method of payment of all fees included in this section, and shall issue such other guidelines as shall be necessary to implement the definitions, regulations and schedule of rates adopted herewith. Such regulations and guidelines shall provide that, except where otherwise authorized, no person shall receive credit or other official recognition for work completed satisfactorily, or be allowed to reregister, until all tuition, fees and all other charges authorized by State University have been paid, or university student loan obligations have been satisfied. Background This resolution adopts, on a final basis, changes to the tuition and fee schedule of the State University of New York. The State University has examined the prevailing tuition rates charged by other public universities, as well as market conditions, including demand, and has concluded that the proposed tuition increases are rational, fair and reasonable under the circumstances. In addition, to ensure that current academic programs and support services receive essential funding with which to operate in 2010-2011 and beyond, the State University has determined that tuition increases in certain degree categories are needed. The Board previously initiated the emergency rule making process on this amendment at its August 2010 meeting and readopted these amendments on an emergency basis at this meeting. The proposed rule making was published in the September 29, 2010 State Register. No comments from the public were received. The tuition increases on an annual basis effected by this rulemaking are as follows: Associates Degree: Tuition would increase by $350 to $9,100 for out-of-state students. Baccalaureate Degree: Tuition would increase by $510 to $13,380 for out-of-state students. Graduate Degree Programs: Tuition would increase by $530 for out-of-state students, to $13,780. For students enrolled in programs leading to a Masters in Business Administration degree, tuition would increase by $770 to $9,380 for residents and by $1,380 to $15,140 for out-of-state students. Medicine: Tuition would increase by $2,050 to $24,850 for residents and by $8,130 to $48,770 for out-of-state residents. Law: The tuition at the Law School of the University at Buffalo would be increased by $1,440 per year for residents and by $4,850 for out-of-state residents, to $17,450 and $29,110, respectively. Pharmacy: The tuition at the School of Pharmacy at the University at Buffalo would increase by $1,500 per year for residents and by $5,750 for out-of-state residents, to $18,120 and $34,500, respectively. Physical Therapy and Doctor of Nursing Practice: Tuition for the Doctor of Physical Therapy and Nursing Practice at the University at Buffalo and the University at Stony Brook would increase by $1,250 for residents and $4,440 for out-of-state residents, to $15,100 and $26,630, respectively. Dentistry: Tuition would increase by $1,770 per year for residents and by $7,880 for out-of-state students in the D.D.S. programs at the Universities at Stony Brook and Buffalo, to $21,420 and $47,300, respectively. Optometry: Tuition would increase by $860 for resident students and by $1,650 for out-of-state students at the College of Optometry, to $17,380 and $33,370, respectively. 4 -2- Board Resolution November 17, 2010