Oregon State University’s board approved tuition increases of about 5–6 percent—6.3% for new undergraduates and smaller raises for returning and graduate students—to address a projected $14 million budget shortfall. Trustees approved the move in a contentious 12–2 vote; university leaders said the hikes would generate roughly $32.3 million in additional revenue for fiscal 2027. OSU officials cited enrollment growth and rising student‑support costs—disability services, mental health, and crisis intervention—as drivers of the budget pressure, while warning that state funding is not keeping pace with operating costs. The tuition increase follows prior strategic cuts and calls for targeted savings to avoid broader staffing reductions. Trustees emphasized efforts to shield academic programs where possible, but faculty and student groups expressed concern about affordability. State higher‑education officials will monitor the impact on access as Oregon continues to confront uneven funding across public campuses.