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University of Hawaii Proposes Two-Year Tuition Freeze Before Increases Begin in 2029
The University of Hawaii is proposing a new four-year tuition schedule that would keep undergraduate tuition unchanged across its 10 campuses for two years before increases begin in the 2029-30 academic year.
YuToday Staff
· 1 min read · September 11, 2026
Key takeaways
- The proposed schedule covers academic years 2027-28 through 2030-31.
- Undergraduate tuition at all 10 University of Hawaii campuses would remain unchanged during the first two years, with increases beginning in 2029-30.
- The professional pharmacy program at UH Hilo's Daniel K.
What the Tuition Proposal Would Do
The proposed schedule covers academic years 2027-28 through 2030-31. Undergraduate tuition at all 10 University of Hawaii campuses would remain unchanged during the first two years, with increases beginning in 2029-30.
Pharmacy Program Is an Exception
The professional pharmacy program at UH Hilo's Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy would not receive the same two-year freeze. The proposal calls for its tuition to increase 5% annually beginning in 2027-28.
What happens next
The proposal is scheduled to be presented to the Board of Regents on September 17 for information, with no vote at that meeting. Public review begins September 18, and the board is expected to consider a final proposal on November 19.