Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $63,983 when living on campus and $57,241 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Unity College | $12,640 | $800 | $13,436 | $10,040 | |
| Maine College of Art & Design | $41,398 | $1,250 | $17,750 | $10,200 | |
| University of New England | $42,550 | $1,500 | $19,640 | $16,200 | |
| Colby College | $66,600 | $850 | $17,970 | $6,950 | |
| Bates College | $63,478 | $900 | $19,154 | - | |
| Average | $45,333 | $1,060 | $17,590 | $10,848 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $45,333 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Colby College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $66,600 and Unity College has the lowest tuition & fees of $12,640 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Unity College | $12,640 | $12,640 | ||
| Maine College of Art & Design | $39,830 | $41,398 | ||
| University of New England | $40,950 | $42,550 | ||
| Colby College | $63,520 | $66,600 | ||
| Bates College | $61,066 | $63,478 | ||
| Average | $43,601 | $45,333 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $27,664 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.46% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Maine College of Art & Design requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $40,668 and Unity College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,750.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Unity College | $9,750 | $9,750 | ||
| Maine College of Art & Design | $39,502 | $41,068 | ||
| University of New England | $30,198 | $32,175 | ||
| Colby College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bates College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $26,483 | $27,664 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,590 when a student lives on campus and $10,848 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Unity College | $12,156 | $1,280 | $8,760 | $1,280 | - |
| Maine College of Art & Design | $15,650 | $2,100 | $8,100 | $2,100 | - |
| University of New England | $16,740 | $2,900 | $13,500 | $2,700 | - |
| Colby College | $17,120 | $850 | $6,100 | $850 | - |
| Bates College | $17,904 | $1,250 | - | - | - |
| Average | $15,914 | $1,676 | $9,115 | $1,733 | - |