A record number of out-of-state students brings windfall for UC system
Following other states, the UC system began aggressively increasing the numbers of non-California undergraduates five years ago to offset reductions in state support and a freeze on in-state tuition. Although critics contend it hurts Californians and reduces political support for the campuses, UC officials insist no California residents are being pushed out to make room for these students. The $23,000 non-Californians pay on top of the regular $12,192 tuition will provide about 6% of UC’s core educational budget and help maintain classes and financial aid for Californians, administrators say.
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by Larry Gordon, The Los Angeles Times.