subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite map
Fri, Nov 27 2009 

Published June 27, 2008 09:14 pm - MIAMI, Okla. — Despite a 6.8 percent tuition increase that just went through last week, officials are noting that Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami will still be one of the most affordable schools in the state and the surrounding area during the 2008-09 school year.

NEO officials say tuition remains among lowest in state of Oklahoma



By Melissa Dunson

mdunson@joplinglobe.com

MIAMI, Okla. — Despite a 6.8 percent tuition increase that just went through last week, officials are noting that Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami will still be one of the most affordable schools in the state and the surrounding area during the 2008-09 school year.

During a Board of Regents meeting last week, the community college received the OK to raise its rates from $76.18 a credit hour to $81.73. But that still ranks NEO as the third cheapest school in the state, according to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Tuition and fees for out-of-state students will increase 8.7 percent from $192.03 a credit hour to $208.73.

Christen Stark, director of public relations and marketing for NEO, said the school regrets that the rates have to go up at all, but officials are trying to keep costs low by making do with existing departmental resources.

“In an era where tuition is going up and up, it’s a priority to keep tuition to where people can afford it,” Stark said. “Realistically, people need to have a college education in today’s world. So, there are some things (NEO) is trying to do without.”

The only Oklahoma schools still cheaper than NEO were Northern Oklahoma College at $76.75 a credit hour, and Carl Albert State College at $75 a credit hour.

Students are other area colleges and universities also are facing tuition increases.

Pittsburg (Kan.) State University is raising its per credit rates this fall by 5.8 percent. The school charges one tuition rate for all students taking 12 hours or more. The boost this year is the smallest hike in four years, officials said.

Missouri Southern State University in Joplin is rolling out an $8, or almost 6 percent, increase per credit hour, from $135 to $143 an hour. But even with the increase, Missouri Southern’s rates will remain below the costs of Missouri’s 12 other four-year colleges.

Crowder College recently raised its in-district tuition from $65 to $68 a credit hour. The out-of-district rate will go from $91 to $95 an hour, and out-of-state tuition will go from $118 to $123 an hour.

Stark at NEO said schools across the United States are facing the same problems in keeping costs low.

She said high-school-graduation rates are low and college-enrollment rates are flat if not dipping at the same time that fuel and utility costs are skyrocketing.

“(Low tuition) is always a priority, and I realize every college is going to say that, but we try to talk the talk and walk the walk,” she said.



print this story    email this story    comment on this story   

Click to discuss this story with other readers on our forums.


Add a comment on this story







autoconx
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide

Announcements


Click here to VOTE!!

Click here!!

: Special Offer For New Subscribers : 32 buy 1 get 1 free offers

Click Here!


Featured Jobs

TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED

for local construction project, must have CDL and experience on construction site belly dumps. 417-206-0930.
...>MORE

See all ads

Featured Transportation

1998 CHEVROLET S10
4 cylinder, 5 speed, high miles, $1750. 417-214-0022....>MORE

2005 FORD FOCUS
4 cylinder, 5 speed, 134,000 miles, $3495. 417-434-0925...>MORE

2002 FORD TAURUS SE
nice car, 3.0 liter V6, $2900. 417-850-0731....>MORE

2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
4 door, luxury leather trim, loaded, CD, sunroof, beautiful rig, extra nice, $4500. 1317 Schifferdecker...>MORE

1998 CHEVROLET TRACKER
removable hard tops, automatic, air, CD, sharp, $2500. 1317 Schifferdecker, Joplin....>MORE

1999 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED
4x4, leather loaded, $3500. 417-850-0731....>MORE

2001 FORD WINDSTAR SE
Sport, loaded, all options, great looking van, extra nice, $3200. 1317 Schifferdecker, Joplin....>MORE

1999 CADILLAC SEDAN DEVILLE
Delegance, Michelin tires, Northstar, vinyl top, loaded, $3900/or offer. (417)850-0731....>MORE

FORD, 1997 F150
V8, automatic, extended cab, high miles, $2600. (417)214-0145....>MORE

2003 SATURN L200
4 door, 4 cylinder, 127,000 miles, $4495. 417-434-0925...>MORE

See all ads

Featured Homes

3 ACRES
3 ACRES more/less with pond. Nice park-like setting, just minutes from Range Line. Close to area of newer homes. $19,900...>MORE

Deerfield Estates
in Carl Junction, prime building sites, reduced $10,000 each. 417-825-0052...>MORE

NEWER 3 BR/2 BA
Lots of upgrades and great location. $149,000 but all offers considered. 903 Katlin, Carl Junction. Pictures www.fsboloc...>MORE

525 E. 41ST, JOPLIN, MO

to be sold at auction December 5th or before. Lovely all red brick home on large corner. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, double
...>MORE

See all ads

Other Cool Stuff

5TH WHEEL
5TH WHEEL, 2004 Prowler Regal, 26’, 2 slides, loaded, nice. (620)674-2127....>MORE

NEW IN BOX
New in box, Lucchese cowboy boots, black, size 9D, $200. (620)231-9256...>MORE

REWARD $50,000 REWARD

Offered for any information leading to conviction of any person or persons known to have been involved in alleged
...>MORE

ANTIQUES FOR SALE
blue sette $350 2 lamps $75 coffee table $35 2 half side tables $35 2 mauve 60's chairs $225 will e-mail photos. 417-673...>MORE

DIAMOND SOLITAIRE
Pear-shaped, one carat, diamond solitaire in gold setting. $2,000. Please call 417-825-3238...>MORE

POODLE, FULL BLOODED
POODLE, full blooded, $75 or best offer. (417)385-8710 after 4:30 p.m....>MORE

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPY
male, AKC, fawn/white, champion bloodlines, $900 or best offer. (417)396-3340...>MORE

MALTESE PUPPIES
2 gorgeous AKC males, 8 weeks on 11/30, all shots/vaccines, $200 each. 417-325-4340 ...>MORE

I WANT TO BUY
6’ t-post, 5’ wire. Call for details. (417)396-1339...>MORE

YORKIES
12 weeks old, 2 males, AKC, 1st shots, $175. 417-291-6590, Webb City...>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index

 

 

The Joplin Globe Electronic Edition