Paying for University of Southern Maine

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,920 8.12%	$27,104 9.66%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,594 6.81%	$25,884 9.19%

The 2024 tuition & fees of University of Southern Maine (U of Southern Maine) are $10,920 for Maine residents and $27,104 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at U of Southern Maine.

66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,432. It could cover 34.80% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,380 for Maine residents and $33,564 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

U of Southern Maine's 4-year tuition is $47,273 for Maine residents and $119,083 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $116,499 for Maine residents and $188,309 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Southern Maine is $10,920 for Maine residents and $27,104 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 8.12% for Maine residents and increased by 9.66% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of U of Southern Maine is $11,807 for Maine residents and $29,723 for out-of-state students, a 9.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Southern Maine Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,100	$24,716	$13,984
2023-2024	$10,920	$27,104	$14,892
Change % 2023-2024	8.12%	9.66%	6.49%
2024-2025	$11,807	$29,723	$15,859

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,594 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $25,884. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Southern Maine is $10,248 for Maine residents and $28,262 for out-of-state students , a 9.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

U of Southern Maine Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,982	$23,706	$13,984
2023-2024	$9,594	$25,884	$14,892
Change % 2023-2024	6.81%	9.19%	6.49%
2024-2025	$10,248	$28,262	$15,859

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at U of Southern Maine. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $297 for Maine residents and $875 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $445 for Maine residents and $1,350 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$288	$810
	2023-2024	$297	$875
	2024-2025	$306	$945
Graduate	2022-2023	$432	$1,250
	2023-2024	$445	$1,350
	2024-2025	$458	$1,458

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,892. The Living costs increased by 6.49% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The U of Southern Maine's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,812 for state residents and $42,996 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,812 for state residents and $42,996 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At U of Southern Maine
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,920
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$27,104
Room & Board	$11,650	$11,650
Personal Expenses	$3,242	$3,242
Books & Supplies	$1,000
COA (In-State)	$26,812	$26,812
COA (Out-of-State)	$42,996	$42,996

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Southern Maine?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Southern Maine is $47,273 for Maine residents and $119,083 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

U of Southern Maine 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,268	$11,627	$11,998	$12,380	$47,273
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,131	$29,197	$30,303	$31,451	$119,083
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,627	$11,998	$12,380	$12,774	$48,779
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$29,197	$30,303	$31,451	$32,643	$123,595
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,998	$12,380	$12,774	$13,182	$50,334
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$30,303	$31,451	$32,643	$33,880	$128,278
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$12,380	$12,774	$13,182	$13,602	$51,938
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$31,451	$32,643	$33,880	$35,164	$133,138
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,774	$13,182	$13,602	$14,035	$53,593
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,643	$33,880	$35,164	$36,496	$138,183

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $116,499 for Maine residents and $188,309 for out-of-state students.

U of Southern Maine 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,702	$28,626	$29,465	$30,330	$116,499
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$44,565	$46,196	$47,892	$49,656	$188,309
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,626	$29,586	$30,451	$31,343	$120,419
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$46,196	$47,892	$49,656	$51,491	$195,235
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,586	$30,584	$31,476	$32,394	$124,495
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$47,892	$49,656	$51,491	$53,400	$202,439
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$30,584	$31,622	$32,541	$33,488	$128,734
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$49,656	$51,491	$53,400	$55,388	$209,935
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$31,622	$32,702	$33,649	$34,625	$133,147
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$51,491	$53,400	$55,388	$57,458	$217,737

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $78,771 for Maine residents and $150,581 for out-of-state students.

U of Southern Maine 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,270	$19,194	$20,033	$20,898	$78,771
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,133	$36,764	$38,460	$40,224	$150,581
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$19,194	$20,154	$21,019	$21,911	$82,691
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,764	$38,460	$40,224	$42,059	$157,507
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,154	$21,152	$22,044	$22,962	$86,767
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$38,460	$40,224	$42,059	$43,968	$164,711
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,152	$22,190	$23,109	$24,056	$91,006
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,224	$42,059	$43,968	$45,956	$172,207
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,190	$23,270	$24,217	$25,193	$95,419
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$42,059	$43,968	$45,956	$48,026	$180,009

	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Southern Maine	$10,920	$27,104
University of Maine	$12,606	$35,346
University of Maine at Augusta	$8,618	$21,548
University of Maine at Presque Isle	$9,080	$14,270
University of Maine at Farmington	$10,989	$23,079
University of Maine at Fort Kent	$9,045	$14,325