For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Maine Colleges is $11,205 for in-state and $24,017 for out-of-state students. For Maine private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $40,821.
Compared to last year's tuition in Maine, in-state tuition has increased by 4.94% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 4.67%. The private schools' tuition increased by 5.70%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Maine Colleges.
Maine Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.
This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Maine, and other level of colleges can be compared at:
Maine Community Colleges Maine Trade Schools
Colby College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $69,600 and Unity Environmental University has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,280 among Maine Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Maine Colleges is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Bates CollegeLewiston, ME | $66,590 | - | $900 | $18,780 | - | ||
| Beal UniversityBangor, ME | $43,094 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Beal UniversityWilton, ME | $45,124 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME | $67,832 | $1,312 | $840 | $18,488 | - | ||
| Colby CollegeWaterville, ME | $69,600 | $2,560 | $850 | $17,890 | $6,370 | ||
| College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME | $47,997 | $1,757 | $600 | $10,404 | $5,997 | ||
| Husson UniversityBangor, ME | $23,304 | $712 | $1,150 | $12,682 | $11,000 | ||
| Maine College of Art & DesignPortland, ME | $42,942 | $1,758 | $1,250 | $17,184 | $12,600 | ||
| Maine College of Health ProfessionsLewiston, ME | $20,952 | $410 | $2,000 | - | $6,000 | ||
| Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, ME | $15,158 | $31,102 | $394 | $922 | $1,300 | $12,282 | $14,788 |
| Maine Media CollegeRockport, ME | $52,665 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME | $44,420 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $15,384 | $7,200 | ||
| Thomas CollegeWaterville, ME | $31,824 | $1,024 | $800 | $14,090 | $9,620 | ||
| Unity Environmental UniversityNew Gloucester, ME | $12,640 | $470 | $800 | $12,800 | $8,760 | ||
| Unity Environmental UniversityNew Gloucester, ME | $11,280 | - | $800 | $12,800 | $8,760 | ||
| Unity Environmental University - UnityUnity, ME | $17,476 | - | $800 | - | $8,760 | ||
| University of MaineOrono, ME | $13,326 | $36,756 | $412 | $1,193 | $1,000 | $13,410 | $13,410 |
| University of Maine - MachiasMachias, ME | $10,050 | $18,540 | - | - | $800 | $11,148 | - |
| University of Maine at AugustaAugusta, ME | $8,888 | $22,178 | $260 | $703 | $1,400 | $10,546 | $10,546 |
| University of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington, ME | $11,308 | $23,878 | $306 | $725 | $960 | $11,310 | $11,310 |
| University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent, ME | $9,420 | $14,880 | $260 | $442 | $1,000 | $9,546 | $6,100 |
| University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle, ME | $9,402 | $14,862 | $260 | $442 | $1,000 | $10,710 | $6,100 |
| University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME | $44,210 | $1,510 | $1,200 | $18,000 | $13,860 | ||
| University of Southern MainePortland, ME | $12,090 | $29,940 | $306 | $901 | $1,000 | $12,280 | $13,832 |
| Average | $11,205 | $34,754 | $314 | $1,061 | $1,031 | $13,670 | $9,723 |