Oregon State University's trustees approved tuition increases for fiscal 2027, including a 6.3% rise for new undergraduates and roughly 5.8% for returning undergrads, in a 12‑2 vote. President Jayathi Murthy proposed the hikes to close a projected $14 million budget shortfall and to shore up general and flexible resources; trustees said the increases are expected to generate about $32.3 million in additional revenue. University officials cited enrollment growth and rising service costs — disability accommodations, mental‑health and student support — as drivers of higher expenditures even as state funding lags. The decision follows strategic staffing and program reviews intended to limit broad-based cuts.