For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Maine is $10,678 for Maine residents and $22,946 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Maine, the average tuition & fees are $37,336 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Maine is $10,783 for Maine residents and $16,404 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Maine, the average graduate tuition is $28,285.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $14,745 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $12,391. 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 $25,379 for residents and $37,647 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $54,643. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $18,431 for Maine residents and $21,311 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-Year Colleges | $25,379 | $37,647 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $54,643 | |
| Community Colleges | $18,431 | $21,311 |
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 $9,021 for Maine residents and $21,289 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,768
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 | $9,021 | $21,289 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $35,768 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $25,812 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Maine, 19 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Maine is $9,987 for Maine residents and $15,608 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $27,531
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $9,987 | $15,608 |
| Private Schools | $27,531 | |
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 $305 for Maine residents and $738 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,070
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $521 for Maine residents and $833 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 | $305 | $738 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $1,070 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $96 | $192 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $521 | $833 |
| Private Schools | $1,108 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Maine
At colleges in Maine, the average living cost is $14,745 when a student lives on campus facility and $12,391 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 | $16,331 | $11,243 |
