Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,891 when living on campus and $25,491 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,206 when living on campus and $37,806 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 Southern Maine | $10,920 | $27,104 | $1,000 | $14,892 | $14,892 |
| 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 Machias | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of Maine-System Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Purdue University Global-Augusta | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $11,552 | $23,867 | $1,067 | $14,273 | $12,873 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,552 for in-state students and $23,867 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.86% 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 Southern Maine | $10,100 | $24,716 | $10,920 | $27,104 |
| 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 Machias | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Maine-System Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Purdue University Global-Augusta | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,137 | $22,760 | $11,552 | $23,867 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,594 for state residents and $17,849 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Southern Maine requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,300 and University of Maine at Presque Isle has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $12,900.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| University of Southern Maine | $8,982 | $23,706 | $9,594 | $25,884 |
| 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 Machias | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| University of Maine-System Central Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Purdue University Global-Augusta | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $11,907 | $16,815 | $9,594 | $17,849 |
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 $14,273 when a student lives on campus and $12,873 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| University of Southern Maine | $11,650 | $3,242 | $11,650 | $3,242 | - |
| 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 Machias | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| University of Maine-System Central Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Purdue University Global-Augusta | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $11,292 | $2,981 | $9,892 | $2,981 | - |