One U.S. college is fixing tuition at just 10% of parental income: ‘We’re not hiding the cost of college behind secret formulas’

Whitman College in Washington will fix tuition at 10% of family income starting in fall 2027, aiming to reduce college affordability barriers. The policy, part of a broader movement, requires students to calculate 10% of their parents’ adjusted gross income and submit the FAFSA. MIT also offers tuition-free education for students from families earning under $100,000 annually.