For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Maine is $10,667 for Maine residents and $22,946 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Maine, the average tuition & fees are $38,731 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Maine is $9,561 for Maine residents and $16,404 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Maine, the average graduate tuition is $25,075.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,781 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $12,427. 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 $25,368 for residents and $37,647 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $56,332. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $18,446 for Maine residents and $21,313 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.
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $25,368 | $37,647 |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $18,446 | $21,313 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $56,332 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Maine, 36 out of 37 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 $10,667 for Maine residents and $22,946 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $38,731
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $3,790 for residents and $6,658 for out-of-state students.
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $10,667 | $22,946 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $38,731 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $3,790 | $6,658 |
| Less than 2 Years Schools (Trade/Technical Colleges) | $25,812 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Maine, 18 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Maine is $8,682 for Maine residents and $15,608 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $24,321
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $8,682 | $15,608 |
| Private Schools | $24,321 | |
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 $312 for Maine residents and $745 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,067
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $488 for Maine residents and $789 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $924
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4 Years Colleges | $312 | $745 |
| Private 4 Years Colleges | $1,067 | |
| Public 2 Years Colleges (Community Colleges) | $97 | $192 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $488 | $789 |
| Private Schools | $924 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Maine
At colleges in Maine, the average living cost is $14,781 when a student lives on campus facility and $12,427 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $13,499 | $13,375 |
| Private Schools | $16,577 | $11,100 |
