2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Maine is $10,678 for Residents and $22,946 for Others

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Maine is $10,678 for Maine residents and $22,946 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Maine, the average tuition & fees are $37,336 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Maine is $10,783 for Maine residents and $16,404 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Maine, the average graduate tuition is $28,285.

The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,745 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $12,391. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.

The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.

The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Maine is $25,379 for residents and $37,647 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $54,643. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $18,431 for Maine residents and $21,311 for out-of-state students.

The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.

2024 Average Cost of Colleges in Maine
	Maine Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$25,379	$37,647
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$18,431	$21,311
Private 4 Years Colleges	$54,643

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Maine, 38 out of 39 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 15 public and 14 private colleges in Maine. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Maine is $9,021 for Maine residents and $21,289 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,768

At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,880 for residents and $5,760 for out-of-state students.

2024 Average Tuition & fees of colleges in Maine
	Maine Residents	Out-of-State
Public 4 Years Colleges	$9,021	$21,289
Private 4 Years Colleges	$35,768
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$2,880	$5,760
Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges)	$25,812

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

In Maine, 19 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Maine is $9,987 for Maine residents and $15,608 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $27,531

2024 Average Graduate Tuition & fees of colleges in Maine
	Maine Residents	Out-of-State
Public Schools	$9,987	$15,608
Private Schools	$27,531

Tuition per Credit Hour

The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Maine is $305 for Maine residents and $738 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,070

For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $521 for Maine residents and $833 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,108

2024 Average Tuition per Credit Hour of colleges in Maine
	Maine Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate
Public 4 Years Colleges	$305	$738
Private 4 Years Colleges	$1,070
Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges)	$96	$192
Graduate
Public Schools	$521	$833
Private Schools	$1,108

Average Living Costs at colleges in Maine

At colleges in Maine, the average living cost is $14,745 when a student lives on campus facility and $12,391 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.

2024 Average Living Cost of colleges in Maine
	On-Campus	Off-Campus
Public Schools	$13,499	$13,375
Private Schools	$16,331	$11,243

Most Searched Maine Colleges (last 30 days)

4-Year Colleges

University of New England Private, four-years | Biddeford
University of Maine at Augusta Public, four-years | Augusta
Unity Environmental University Private, four-years | New Gloucester
University of Maine Public, four-years | Orono
University of Maine at Fort Kent Public, four-years | Fort Kent
Colby College Private, four-years | Waterville
University of Maine at Presque Isle Public, four-years | Presque Isle
Bowdoin College Private, four-years | Brunswick
University of Southern Maine Public, four-years | Portland
Husson University Private, four-years | Bangor

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Graduate

University of Southern Maine Public, four-years | Portland
University of Maine at Augusta Public, four-years | Augusta
University of Maine at Fort Kent Public, four-years | Fort Kent
Maine Maritime Academy Public, four-years | Castine
Husson University Private, four-years | Bangor
University of Maine at Farmington Public, four-years | Farmington
College of the Atlantic Private, four-years | Bar Harbor
University of Maine at Presque Isle Public, four-years | Presque Isle
Maine College of Art & Design Private, four-years | Portland
University of Maine Public, four-years | Orono

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Online Schools

Husson University Private, four-years | Bangor
Beal University Private, four-years | Bangor
University of Maine at Augusta Public, four-years | Augusta
York County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Wells
University of Southern Maine Public, four-years | Portland
University of Maine Public, four-years | Orono
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Private, four-years | Standish
University of Maine at Presque Isle Public, four-years | Presque Isle
University of Maine at Fort Kent Public, four-years | Fort Kent
Northeast Technical Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Scarborough

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Trade Schools

Beal University Private, four-years | Bangor
Northeast Technical Institute Private, Less than 2-years | Scarborough
Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus Private, Less than 2-years | Sanford
University of Southern Maine Public, four-years | Portland
Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook Private, Less than 2-years | Westbrook
Husson University Private, four-years | Bangor
University of Maine at Fort Kent Public, four-years | Fort Kent
Maine College of Health Professions Private, four-years | Lewiston
Empire Beauty School-Maine Private, Less than 2-years | Portland
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Private, four-years | Standish

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2024 Average Tuition of colleges in Maine is $10,678 for Residents and $22,946 for Others

Average Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees

Tuition per Credit Hour

Average Living Costs at colleges in Maine

Highest Undergraduate Tuition in Maine

Highest Graduate Tuition in Maine