In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison
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:
- The tuition & fees is $11,205 for in-state and $24,017 for out-of-state students.
- Private schools' tuition is $40,821.
- The tuition per credit hour is $314 for state residents and $1,061 for out-of-state.
- The cost for books & supplies is $1,031.
- The living cost is $13,670 (on-campus) and $9,723 (off-campus).
2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Maine Colleges
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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Maine Colleges | School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
On Campus | Off Campus |
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Bates CollegeLewiston, ME | $66,590 |
| - |
| $900 |
$18,780 |
- |
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Beal UniversityBangor, ME | $43,094 |
| - |
| - |
- |
- |
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Beal UniversityWilton, ME | $45,124 |
| - |
| - |
- |
- |
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Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME | $67,832 |
| $1,312 |
| $840 |
$18,488 |
- |
|---|
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Colby CollegeWaterville, ME | $69,600 |
| $2,560 |
| $850 |
$17,890 |
$6,370 |
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College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME | $47,997 |
| $1,757 |
| $600 |
$10,404 |
$5,997 |
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Husson UniversityBangor, ME | $23,304 |
| $712 |
| $1,150 |
$12,682 |
$11,000 |
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Maine College of Art & DesignPortland, ME | $42,942 |
| $1,758 |
| $1,250 |
$17,184 |
$12,600 |
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Maine College of Health ProfessionsLewiston, ME | $20,952 |
| $410 |
| $2,000 |
- |
$6,000 |
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Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, ME | $15,158 |
$31,102 | $394 |
$922 | $1,300 |
$12,282 |
$14,788 |
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Maine Media CollegeRockport, ME | $52,665 |
| - |
| - |
- |
- |
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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 |
|---|
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Unity Environmental UniversityNew Gloucester, ME | $12,640 |
| $470 |
| $800 |
$12,800 |
$8,760 |
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Unity Environmental UniversityNew Gloucester, ME | $11,280 |
| - |
| $800 |
$12,800 |
$8,760 |
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Unity Environmental University - UnityUnity, ME | $17,476 |
| - |
| $800 |
- |
$8,760 |
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University of MaineOrono, ME | $13,326 |
$36,756 | $412 |
$1,193 | $1,000 |
$13,410 |
$13,410 |
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University of Maine - MachiasMachias, ME | $10,050 |
$18,540 | - |
- | $800 |
$11,148 |
- |
|---|
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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 |
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University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent, ME | $9,420 |
$14,880 | $260 |
$442 | $1,000 |
$9,546 |
$6,100 |
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University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle, ME | $9,402 |
$14,862 | $260 |
$442 | $1,000 |
$10,710 |
$6,100 |
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University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME | $44,210 |
| $1,510 |
| $1,200 |
$18,000 |
$13,860 |
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University of Southern MainePortland, ME | $12,090 |
$29,940 | $306 |
$901 | $1,000 |
$12,280 |
$13,832 |
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| Average | $11,205 | $34,754 | $314 | $1,061 | $1,031 | $13,670 | $9,723 |
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*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
Frequently Asked Questions for Maine Tuition
The average in-state tuition and fees for 8 public colleges in Maine is $11,205. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Maine is $24,017 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 17 private colleges in Maine is $40,821.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Maine public colleges is $25,906 for on-campus living and $21,959 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Maine public colleges is $38,718 for on-campus living and $34,771 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Maine is $55,522 for on-campus living and $51,574 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $12,812 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $16,804 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 4.94% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 4.67% and private tuition changed by 5.70% from last year.