Beginning in the 2007–2008 academic year, first-time freshman at KU pay a fixed tuition rate for 48 months according to the Four-Year Tuition Compact passed by the Kansas Board of Regents. For the 2014–15 academic year, tuition was $318 per credit hour for in-state freshman and $828 for out-of-state freshmen. For transfer students, who do not take part in the compact, 2014–15 per-credit-hour tuition was $295 for in-state undergraduates and $785 for out-of-state undergraduates; subject to annual increases. Students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours also paid an annual required campus fee of $888. The schools of architecture, music, arts, business, education, engineering, journalism, law, pharmacy, and social welfare charge additional fees. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was first instituted for first year students in the 2007-2008 school year? ANS1 fixed tuition rate QSN2 For how long does the fixed rate of tuition last? ANS2 48 months QSN3 What was the edict approved by the Board of Regents that provided for the fixed tuition program? ANS3 Four-Year Tuition Compact QSN4 How much did a student from outside of Kansas have to pay per course credit in 2014-15? ANS4 $828 QSN5 What is charged at KU's specialized professional schools? ANS5 additional fees