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The University of Arizona’s net tuition revenue will drop by slightly less than 1% in the upcoming fiscal year, officials say.

Lawmakers put the finishing touches on the $18.3 billion state spending plan late Thursday — a package that includes a $16 million cut to state universities.

University of Arizona’s budget update for fiscal year 2027 includes a projected slight decrease in student tuition revenue, state funding and all other forms of revenue, and a slight increase in grants and contracts. The university is also officially operating on a balanced budget after the $177 million budget deficit from the 2023 financial crisis.

University of Arizona officials say they're emphasizing affordability.