<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/march/tuition-updates.html" dsn="news"><featured>true</featured><story>news-slider</story><pubDate>03/20/2026</pubDate><title>Board Approves Tuition Increase for Fall 2026</title><caption>COD remains focused on offering accessible and impactful educational opportunities, giving students strong academic programs, hands-on learning experience and clear paths to transfer or career opportunities. </caption><description>Tuition and fees will increase $4 ($160) per credit hour for in-district residents, $9 ($368) for out-of-district students and $11 ($440) for out-of-state students, beginning with the fall 2026 semester. </description><author>Jennifer Duda</author><quote/><image><img src="https://cod.edu/_resources/img/900x600/building-src-north-exterior-6-900x600.jpg" alt="COD emblem on an exterior building"/></image><video/><tags><tag>Academics</tag><tag>Admissions</tag></tags></item>