For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees of Maine Colleges is $10,678 for in-state and $22,946 for out-of-state students. In Maine private colleges, the 2024 average tuition & fees is $38,621.
Compared to last year's tuition in Maine, in-state tuition has increased by 5.11% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 5.86%. The private schools' tuition increased by 5.44%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Maine Colleges.
Maine Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2024 national average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 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 $66,600 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 | $63,478 | - | $900 | $17,904 | - | ||
| Beal UniversityBangor, ME | $42,305 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Beal UniversityWilton, ME | $42,305 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME | $64,910 | $1,256 | $840 | $17,690 | - | ||
| Colby CollegeWaterville, ME | $66,600 | - | $850 | $17,120 | $6,100 | ||
| College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME | $46,179 | $1,522 | $600 | $10,101 | $5,772 | ||
| Husson UniversityBangor, ME | $22,194 | $684 | $1,150 | $11,964 | $11,000 | ||
| Maine College of Art & DesignPortland, ME | $41,398 | $1,695 | $1,250 | $15,650 | $8,100 | ||
| Maine College of Health ProfessionsLewiston, ME | $17,827 | $390 | $1,200 | - | $6,000 | ||
| Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, ME | $14,746 | $30,226 | $383 | $896 | $1,300 | $11,926 | $11,926 |
| Maine Media CollegeRockport, ME | $52,665 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME | $42,834 | $1,165 | $1,200 | $14,936 | $7,200 | ||
| Thomas CollegeWaterville, ME | $30,896 | $994 | $800 | $13,678 | $9,000 | ||
| Unity Environmental UniversityNew Gloucester, ME | $12,640 | $470 | $800 | $12,156 | $8,760 | ||
| Unity Environmental UniversityNew Gloucester, ME | $11,280 | - | $800 | - | $8,760 | ||
| Unity Environmental University - UnityUnity, ME | $17,876 | - | $800 | $12,800 | $12,800 | ||
| University of MaineOrono, ME | $12,606 | $35,346 | $400 | $1,158 | $1,000 | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| University of Maine - MachiasMachias, ME | $9,420 | $17,670 | - | - | $800 | $10,850 | - |
| University of Maine at AugustaAugusta, ME | $8,618 | $21,548 | $252 | $683 | $1,200 | $8,700 | $8,700 |
| University of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington, ME | $10,989 | $23,079 | $297 | $700 | $960 | $10,970 | $10,970 |
| University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent, ME | $9,045 | $14,325 | $252 | $428 | $1,000 | $8,740 | $6,100 |
| University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle, ME | $9,080 | $14,270 | $252 | $428 | $900 | $10,300 | $6,100 |
| University of New EnglandBiddeford, ME | $42,550 | $1,450 | $1,500 | $16,740 | $13,500 | ||
| University of Southern MainePortland, ME | $10,920 | $27,104 | $297 | $875 | $1,000 | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| Average | $10,678 | $33,396 | $305 | $925 | $993 | $12,977 | $9,174 |