A tuition increase of $100 would make up about $14 million in revenue, they said.
"No one in this university is for a tuition increase," he added.
He also called for a $500 tuition increase at the state's public universities.
Some students said a $1,400 tuition increase could hurt their ability to stay in college.
The tuition increase of 15 percent, to $5,139, didn't come close to making up the difference.
Students now face the largest tuition increase in the university's history.
The tuition increase would be translated into hours of government service at $5 per hour.
He said no tuition increases would be needed in either system.
If a tuition increase is needed, it should come as a last resort.
In six days we found the money and there was no tuition increase.