Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,327 when living on campus and $23,927 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,557 when living on campus and $35,157 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 | ||
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $8,990 | $14,270 | $900 | $12,800 | $8,600 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $14,746 | $30,226 | $1,300 | $15,126 | $15,126 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $8,618 | $21,548 | $1,200 | $12,300 | $12,300 |
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of Maine-System Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $10,785 | $22,015 | $1,133 | $13,409 | $12,009 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,785 for in-state students and $22,015 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Maine Maritime Academy requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,226 and University of Maine at Presque Isle has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,270 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $8,750 | $13,520 | $8,990 | $14,270 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $14,562 | $30,043 | $14,746 | $30,226 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $8,378 | $19,778 | $8,618 | $21,548 |
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Maine-System Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,563 | $21,114 | $10,785 | $22,015 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $8,644 for state residents and $12,955 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.97% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Maine Maritime Academy requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $14,400 and University of Maine at Augusta has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $10,566.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $12,000 | $12,000 | - | $12,900 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $14,740 | $14,740 | - | $14,764 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $8,392 | $11,002 | $8,644 | $11,200 |
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Maine-System Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,711 | $12,581 | $8,644 | $12,955 |
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 $13,409 when a student lives on campus and $12,009 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $10,300 | $2,500 | $6,100 | $2,500 | - |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $11,926 | $3,200 | $11,926 | $3,200 | - |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $8,700 | $3,600 | $8,700 | $3,600 | - |
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| University of Maine-System Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,309 | $3,100 | $8,909 | $3,100 | - |