PERU, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska State College Board of Trustees has approved a 2.9 percent increase in tuition at the state’s three state colleges.

The trustees approved the increase Friday during a meeting at Peru State College. The move means tuition at Peru State, Wayne State and Chadron State will rise for resident students to $177 per credit hour, up from $172.

The board also approved increases in mandatory room and board rates at the colleges.