FAIRBORN, Ohio — A two-tiered tuition increase proposed for Wright State University in Dayton would result in new students paying 12.2 percent more, while returning students would see an 8 percent increase, university officials said.

        The increases would be in addition to a 4 percent midyear tuition increase approved in February. University officials said reduced state funding and large fee increases at other state universi ties led to them to suggest the two-tiered approach.

        The proposal was announced Thursday to 80 administrators, faculty and students during a board of trustees budget retreat. Under the proposal, full-time undergraduates starting this fall would pay $5,361 in annual tuition and fees, up from $4,780. Returning students would pay $5,163.

        The increase would remain two-tiered for four years, after which nearly all students would be paying the higher tuition rate.

        Board Chairman Matthew Diggs said trustees likely will approve the proposal at their June 7 meeting.

        Several other state schools, including Ohio State and Ohio universities, have adopted two- tiered tuition increases for the coming school year.

        Matthew Filipic, Wright State's vice president for business and fiscal affairs, presented the tuition proposal as part of a $282 million budget for 2002-03. He said another midyear tuition increase is possible, depending on the severity of state budget cuts.

        Fairborn is about 15 miles northeast of Dayton.

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