BYU announces 2.9% tuition increase for 2018-19 academic year

PROVO — Brigham Young University on Monday announced a 2.9 percent increase for both undergraduate and graduate tuition for the 2018-19 academic year. This will bring the undergraduate rate per semester from $2,730 to $2,810, an increase of $80.According to a statement from the BYU, the increase is intended to cover cost increases in areas such as supplies, library and laboratory materials, and travel.Next year's tuition for graduate students will be raised from $3,440 to $3,540 per semest