EAST LANSING - The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has approved a tuition increase. Meeting Friday morning, the board approved a $14 per credit hour tuition increase for in-state undergraduate students. That 3.5% increase adds up to about $210 more per semester.

A university press statement says that in state undergraduates who take a full load of classes, 15 credit hours, will be paying about $6,311 per semester.

Out of state undergraduate students will see a $44 per credit hour increase.

Graduate students will have to pay $28.25 more per credit hour. It's a $55.75 increase for non-Michigan residents.

News 10 is at the board meeting and will have more details on the tuition increase and its implications on the affordability of college.