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Thursday, August 13, 2009

University of Florida tuition increases are justified, Florida Times Union

January 2, 2009
Letter to the editor, from Kevin F. Reilly, Jr.

For years, University of Florida students have had the privilege of receiving a world-class education for one of the lowest tuitions in the nation. In fact, of 75 flagship universities around the country, UF consistently ranks 75th in tuition. While it's undeniable that UF offers an education that is as valuable as it is affordable, tuition increases are necessary. Our goal of being ranked as one of the top public universities in the world is simply not possible with tuition at bargain basement levels.

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