DAVE BREITENSTEIN

DBREITENSTEIN@NEWS-PRESS.COM

FGCU President Wilson Bradshaw confirmed Tuesday that he is recommending no increases in tuition, fees or housing costs for 2014-15.

His decision comes despite a student committee approving a 60-cent per credit increase for an athletics fee and 20-cent per credit hike for a health fee. That would have cost a full-time undergraduate an extra $24 annually.

Bradshaw said he wants to keep FGCU affordable and accessible for all students. An in-state undergraduate pays $6,118 in tuition and fees for a full load of classes, and those living on campus pay $4,820 to $7,796 for two semesters in residence halls. Textbook prices vary by major and course, but the College Board estimates students spend an average of $1,200 annually on books and supplies.

FGCU's Board of Trustees will set tuition and fees in June.

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