Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $44,649 when living on campus and $40,040 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 | |
| Maine College of Health Professions | $17,827 | $1,200 | - | $7,800 | |
| Husson University | $22,194 | $1,150 | $13,764 | $13,450 | |
| Average | $27,322 | $1,180 | $16,148 | $11,538 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $27,322 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of New England requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,550 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 | ||
| Maine College of Health Professions | $16,238 | $17,827 | ||
| Husson University | $21,090 | $22,194 | ||
| Average | $26,150 | $27,322 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,631 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.04% 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 | ||
| Maine College of Health Professions | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Husson University | $18,160 | $19,532 | ||
| Average | $24,403 | $25,631 | ||
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 $16,148 when a student lives on campus and $11,538 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 | - |
| Maine College of Health Professions | - | - | $6,000 | $1,800 | - |
| Husson University | $11,964 | $1,800 | $11,000 | $2,450 | - |
| Average | $14,128 | $2,020 | $9,472 | $2,066 | - |