There are anecdotes and then there is evidence.  You are a sample size of 1, which hardly provides evidence for anything.  UA's tuition is below national averages and, given the over 30% increase in cost of living in Alaska, UA is a downright bargain.  UA can absorb annual tuition increases for the foreseeable future and still continue to be a bargain.  To say otherwise is flat out false.  Sorry jimb.