Tuition and fee increases at Michigan 's 15 public universities rank third in the nation for the 2005-06 academic year, according to a national study released Tuesday by the College Board. Only Colorado 's 17 percent increase and Kentucky 's 14 percent were ahead of Michigan 's 12 percent, the study said. Michigan 's tuition and fees of about $7,100 were not only higher than the national average but also higher than Colorado 's $4,260 and Kentucky 's $4,800. The study found that the largest increases happen when state funding is cut. Dan Hurley, spokesperson for the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan , cited that factor in Michigan , saying "the state has cut its appropriation by $200 million over four years and enrollment has grown by 10,000 students.