For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Maine is $11,449 for Maine residents and $24,261 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Maine, the average tuition & fees are $38,826 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Maine is $11,247 for Maine residents and $16,948 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Maine, the average graduate tuition is $30,079.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,545 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $12,826. 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.
You can compare all Maine colleges in various ways:
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 2025 average COA of the four-year colleges in Maine is $26,904 for residents and $39,716 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $56,930. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $19,798 for Maine residents and $22,678 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2025 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $26,904 | $39,716 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $56,930 | |
| Community Colleges | $19,798 | $22,678 |
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 $9,499 for Maine residents and $22,310 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $37,604
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $2,880 for residents and $5,760 for out-of-state students.
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $9,499 | $22,310 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $37,604 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $27,411 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Maine, 19 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Maine is $10,272 for Maine residents and $15,973 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $29,271
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $10,272 | $15,973 |
| Private Schools | $29,271 | |
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 $314 for Maine residents and $761 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,271
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $531 for Maine residents and $848 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,108
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $314 | $761 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $1,271 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $96 | $192 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $531 | $848 |
| Private Schools | $1,108 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Maine
At colleges in Maine, the average living cost is $15,545 when a student lives on campus facility and $12,826 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $14,332 | $13,834 |
| Private Schools | $17,090 | $11,651 |
