AMES, Iowa — Iowa’s three state schools, Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa, asked the Iowa Board of Regents to increase the costs of tuition in a recent proposal.

According to the proposal, students at Iowa State University and University of Iowa can expect to pay 3% more for in-state tuition.

Amelia Arnold, a student at Iowa State University, wasn’t in favor of the proposed tuition increase.

“I don’t think it’s a good idea. I already feel like it’s kind of expensive, and I think that might like, tear people away or steer them away from out-of-state. And we like having as much people on campus as possible,” Arnold said.

Cale Engebretson, a student at Iowa State University, understands why an increase is needed, but doesn’t want to pay more for school.

“I mean, I don’t think 3% seems all that crazy. I know stuff gets more expensive every year, but obviously I don’t like to spend more money, so it sucks in the end,” Engebretson said.

The Iowa Board of Regents will hear the first reading of the proposal at its meeting at the end of April.

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