KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee’s proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year includes no tuition increase for in-state students and a raise in minimum wage for employees.
University leaders presented the proposal on Tuesday to the UTK Campus Advisory Board, outlining budget issues related to inflation, workforce retention and campus growth.
The proposed budget includes increases to several student fees, including facilities, transportation, housing and dining fees. In-state student tuition will not go up, but out-of-state tuition will go up 5.1%…