Most Public Colleges Face Budget Cut Threats in 2011 - Kim Clark, US News

As signs of a tentative economic rebound hearten students and parents in states such as North Dakota and Arkansas, continuing high unemployment and state budget crises could lead to funding cuts to public colleges and universities in Nevada, Louisiana, Illinois, and many other states. Unless officials in troubled states find new tax dollars to support their colleges, administrators will have little choice but to impose hefty tuition increases or reduce the number of classes and services offered on campus. To help parents and students understand what they can expect from public colleges around the country, U.S.News & World Report has combined data on the economic and budgetary strength of each state with funding for each state's public university system to show which state systems will likely face budget pressure in the coming 18 months.