{"id":156718,"date":"2026-11-09T17:57:18","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T22:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/?p=156718"},"modified":"2026-11-09T17:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T22:58:38","slug":"public-notice-of-proposed-tuition-increase-for-three-graduate-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/news\/public-notice-of-proposed-tuition-increase-for-three-graduate-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Public Notice of Proposed Tuition Increase for Three Graduate Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UCF is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in their careers and delivers lasting value.<\/p>\n<p>As part of that commitment, UCF is proposing tuition changes for three market tuition rate graduate programs beginning in Fall 2027. The proposed changes would support investments in faculty, academic instruction, technology, and student services to ensure these programs continue to meet the needs of students and the industries they serve.<\/p>\n<p>We recognize that tuition costs are an important consideration for students and families. UCF remains focused on delivering exceptional educational value while responsibly managing the resources that support academic excellence and student success. This proposal will not affect the tuition or fees of undergraduate students at UCF.<\/p>\n<p>If approved, the university will communicate directly with students enrolled in these programs and work with them to identify available financial assistance options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proposed changes would affect only the following programs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)<\/li>\n<li>Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA)<\/li>\n<li>Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Proposed Tuition Changes<\/h2>\n<p><em>Rates are inclusive of all fees.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Program:<\/strong> <strong>Executive MBA<\/strong><br \/>\nCurrent Rate: $1,205.15 per credit hour<br \/>\nProposed Rate: $1,410.25 per credit hour<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program: Professional MBA<br \/>\n<\/strong>Current Rate: $1,000 per credit hour<br \/>\nProposed Rate: $1,153.85 per credit hour<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program: M.S. in Engineering Management<br \/>\n<\/strong>Current Rate: $29,500 total program cost<br \/>\nProposed Rate: $1,130.83 per credit hour<\/p>\n<h2>Next Steps<\/h2>\n<p>The UCF Board of Trustees is expected to consider these proposed changes at its Dec. 9, 2026, meeting. If approved, the changes would take effect beginning Fall 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Meeting information and updates are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bot.ucf.edu\/\">UCF Board of Trustees website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This notice is being\u00a0posted and emailed to all enrolled students\u00a0in accordance with\u00a0state law and Board of Governors regulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"UCF is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in their careers and delivers lasting value. As part of that commitment, UCF is proposing tuition changes for three market tuition rate graduate programs beginning in Fall 2027. 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