This two-person suite with private bedrooms and a shared bathroom, not pictured, is one of the options in KU's Self and Oswald residence halls.

Emporia ? Housing and dining rates at state universities are poised to go up across the board for the next school year.

The Kansas Board of Regents on Wednesday received proposed housing and dining plan rates for 2017-18 from the six state universities, with the biggest proposed cost hike coming from the University of Kansas.

It was a first reading. The Board is expected to approve the proposals in December.

The cost for a “typical” room and board situation at KU — a double room in a renovated residence hall, with a 14-meal dining plan — will go up to $10,060 for academic year 2017-18, according to proposals submitted to the Regents. That’s up $474, or 4.9 percent, from this year’s rate of $9,586. The 2015-16 rate was $9,324.

Elaine Frisbie, Regents vice president of finance and administration, said changes to dining plans at several schools — including KU — made comparison to previous years less direct.

Also, each school has a variety of housing options beyond the “typical,” she said.

“It’s very unique to each campus and each building and each type of housing unit,” she said.

University housing programs are auxiliary enterprises, meaning fees charged must cover their operating expenses.

Proposed increases generally were driven by anticipated inflationary costs and facility maintenance and enhancements, Frisbie said. Each university indicated to the Regents that proposed increases were reviewed by appropriate campus groups, including student representation.

The College Board’s “Trends in College Pricing” report indicates the average room and board charge for four-year, public institutions in the Midwest is $9,550 this year, an increase of 4 percent over last year, according to the Regents.

Proposed housing and dining plan rates for 2017-18

WSU — $11,150 (2.4 percent increase over current year)

KU — $10,060 (4.9 percent increase)

KSU — $8,730 (2.5 percent increase)

ESU — $8,026 (3.3 percent increase)

FHSU — $7,853 (2.4 percent increase)

PSU — $7,700 (1.7 percent increase)

Source: Kansas Board of Regents