Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,582 when living on campus and $18,826 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,330 when living on campus and $24,574 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 | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $8,990 | $14,270 | $900 | $12,800 | $8,600 |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $9,045 | $14,325 | $1,000 | $11,532 | $8,892 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | $17,827 | $1,200 | - | $7,800 | |
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,018 | $14,766 | $975 | $12,589 | $8,833 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,018 for in-state students and $14,766 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Maine College of Health Professions requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $17,827 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 | ||
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $8,750 | $13,520 | $8,990 | $14,270 |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $8,542 | $13,312 | $9,045 | $14,325 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | $16,238 | $17,827 | ||
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $8,646 | $13,928 | $9,018 | $14,766 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,550 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -18.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Maine at Presque Isle requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $12,900 and University of Maine at Fort Kent has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,000.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Unity College | $9,750 | $9,750 | ||
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $12,000 | $12,000 | - | $12,900 |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $8,805 | $13,575 | - | $6,000 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $10,403 | $11,775 | $9,550 | |
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 $12,589 when a student lives on campus and $8,833 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 | - |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $10,300 | $2,500 | $6,100 | $2,500 | - |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $8,740 | $2,792 | $6,100 | $2,792 | - |
| Maine College of Health Professions | - | - | $6,000 | $1,800 | - |
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $10,399 | $2,191 | $6,740 | $2,093 | - |