Inquiry to the Board of Finance Trustees CarolJean Metzelaar (c. 10/31/24)
Dear Central Washington University Board of Trustees and Finance and Administration Committee,
I am communicating with you all today in regards to the recently announced 3% tuition increase. I’m not sure whether you were aware, however, the reason you have 69% retention rate – the lowest it's been since 2002 – is because of decisions such as these. You are rising prices which makes things less affordable for students, thus, you lose a large percentage. The reason this college is unable to sustain a sufficient amount of attendees or finances is because money is being mismanaged. If you make tuition more affordable you will receive an influx of students, you will have better reviews, and an overall happier campus environment. Central Washington University is one of the most beautiful campuses around Washington State, and I believe it would be a shame to not be shared with more potential students. The tours can only do so much when you keep raising prices for students who don’t always have parental support, job offerings, personal transport, and such.
My personal recommendations would include the following: ● Keep tuition where it is or lower it by 2% ● Invest more in your event marketing ● Slightly increase meal plan prices (1-2%) ● Increase on campus engagement
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