Most colleges increase tuition every year, forcing students to raise more money as they progress to graduation. But a handful of colleges promise to not to raise tuition for at least some of their students.
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Unless otherwise noted, all freshmen at the following colleges automatically receive guarantees that that their tuition prices will stay at their freshman year's level for four years. (Of course, room, board and other charges may rise.)
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| School | Notes |
|---|---|
| Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI |
Only for students who don't get need-based financial aid |
| Capitol College Laurel, MD |
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| Cleary University Ann Arbor, MI |
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| College of St. Joseph Rutland, VT |
Optional for those who send $200 deposit by May 1. |
| George Washington University Washington, DC |
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| Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX |
Not offered to students in majors that require classes at other colleges, such as nursing. |
| Hiram College Hiram, OH |
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| Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN |
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| Illinois public universities | |
| Immaculata University Immaculata, PA |
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| University of Colorado Boulder, CO |
Only for out-of-staters |
| University of Texas, Dallas Dallas, TX |
Sources: National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, college websites
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