Block tuition has made it easier for students to graduate with minors. ACU has Since offering block tuition beginning the Fall 2012 semester, ACU has gradually increased the number of students graduating with minors. "In May 2010 we had 124 degrees awarded with minors, in May 2011 we had 95 degrees awarded with minors, in May 2012 we had 126 ... [Read More…]
Tuition to rise nearly 6 percent next school year
While on-campus undergrads will have to pay $1,760 more to attend ACU next school year, the tuition hike is less severe than it has been in 15 years. Tuition for the 2013-14 academic year will rise 5.9 percent from $26,770 to $28,350, or $790 per semester. The overall cost for students on campus will increase five percent, or $880 per semester, ... [Read More…]
Block plan to include summer
This semester marked the beginning of ACU's new block tuition plan. The plan was announced to faculty, staff and students last fall and put into practice at the beginning of this school year. Kelly Young, chief financial officer, said most schools already use a block tuition plan. "The way we have done block tuition is to take the average number ... [Read More…]
New block tuition benefits students
ACU recently adopted a new tuition plan. The plan will allow students to take anywhere from 24-36 hours per year for one standard price, however many hours they take. It is to be implemented fall 2012. Although new to ACU, block tuition has been utilized by many of ACU's competitors such as: University of Texas at Austin; Texas Christian ... [Read More…]
JMC Network Newscast September 30, 2011
This week on the JMC Network Newscast we take a look at Bid Night, Freshman Follies and the new plans for block tuition. Hosted by Farron Salley and David Singer. ... [Read More…]
Enrollment office sells SA on block tuition
The Students' Association Congress dissected the new plan for block tuition and grilled chief enrollment officer Kevin Campbell about it during Wednesday's meeting. "It is a pricing model that enables students to pay one flat rate for a block of hours," Campbell said, introducing the plan to congress. Most private universities are already on a ... [Read More…]
University to adopt block tuition
The university will implement a block tuition plan beginning in fall 2012, Dr. Phil Schubert, president of the university, told members of faculty and staff yesterday. "It not only improves the affordability of a degree, but it provides additional flexibility for students," said Schubert. Under the new block tuition plan, students can take a ... [Read More…]