Penn State University, citing rises in operating costs, will raise average room and board charges by 5.87 percent, or $450 a year, for the 2009-10 academic year, officials announced today.

The new rates were approved during a meeting of school trustees at University Park.

In a statement, Penn State said the vote brings the average rate -- including a standard double-occupancy room and most common meal plan -- to $8,120 a year.