Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $48,332 when living on campus and $43,020 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 | ||
| Thomas College | $30,896 | $800 | $16,578 | $13,000 | |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $42,834 | $1,200 | $16,636 | $9,900 | |
| Maine College of Art & Design | $41,398 | $1,250 | $17,750 | $10,200 | |
| Maine College of Health Professions | $17,827 | $1,200 | - | $7,800 | |
| Husson University | $22,194 | $1,150 | $13,764 | $13,450 | |
| Average | $31,030 | $1,120 | $16,182 | $10,870 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $31,030 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Saint Joseph's College of Maine requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,834 and Maine College of Health Professions has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,827 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Thomas College | $29,996 | $30,896 | ||
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $41,586 | $42,834 | ||
| Maine College of Art & Design | $39,830 | $41,398 | ||
| Maine College of Health Professions | $16,238 | $17,827 | ||
| Husson University | $21,090 | $22,194 | ||
| Average | $29,748 | $31,030 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $25,282 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.94% 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,630.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Thomas College | $29,996 | $30,896 | ||
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $9,630 | $9,630 | ||
| Maine College of Art & Design | $39,502 | $41,068 | ||
| Maine College of Health Professions | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Husson University | $18,160 | $19,532 | ||
| Average | $24,322 | $25,282 | ||
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 $16,182 when a student lives on campus and $10,870 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Thomas College | $13,678 | $2,900 | $9,000 | $4,000 | - |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $14,936 | $1,700 | $7,200 | $2,700 | - |
| Maine College of Art & Design | $15,650 | $2,100 | $8,100 | $2,100 | - |
| Maine College of Health Professions | - | - | $6,000 | $1,800 | - |
| Husson University | $11,964 | $1,800 | $11,000 | $2,450 | - |
| Average | $14,057 | $2,125 | $8,260 | $2,610 | - |