UNT has frozen tuition and fee increases since the start of COVID, the legislature is likely to freeze increases for the at least the next two years.
As you've probably noticed, EVERYTHING is much more expensive than before COVID.
If you've hired people locally, you know the job market is HOT in North Texas and salaries are booming.
So despite the huge increase in costs for the university, it has already made serious sacrifices to NOT pass the expense along to the student.