Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between best schools in Maine. For state residents, the average COA is $29,191 when living on campus and $24,812 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $61,637 when living on campus and $57,258 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
| 1 | Bowdoin College | $64,910 | $840 | $19,350 | - | |
| 2 | Colby College | $66,600 | $850 | $17,970 | $6,950 | |
| 3 | Bates College | $63,478 | $900 | $19,154 | - | |
| 4 | University of New England | $42,550 | $1,500 | $19,640 | $16,200 | |
| 5 | Husson University | $22,194 | $1,150 | $13,764 | $13,450 | |
| 6 | University of Maine | $12,606 | $35,346 | $1,000 | $14,966 | $14,966 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $42,834 | $1,200 | $16,636 | $9,900 | |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $46,179 | $600 | $11,487 | $7,158 | |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $10,920 | $27,104 | $1,000 | $14,892 | $14,892 |
| 10 | Thomas College | $30,896 | $800 | $16,578 | $13,000 | |
| Average | $11,763 | $44,209 | $984 | $16,444 | $12,065 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between best schools in Maine. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,763 for in-state students and $44,209 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of best schools in Maine are increased by 4.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Maine, Colby College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $66,600 and Husson University has the lowest tuition & fees of $22,194 for undergraduate programs.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Bowdoin College | $61,528 | $64,910 | ||
| 2 | Colby College | $63,520 | $66,600 | ||
| 3 | Bates College | $61,066 | $63,478 | ||
| 4 | University of New England | $40,950 | $42,550 | ||
| 5 | Husson University | $21,090 | $22,194 | ||
| 6 | University of Maine | $12,136 | $33,736 | $12,606 | $35,346 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $41,586 | $42,834 | ||
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $44,829 | $46,179 | ||
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $10,100 | $24,716 | $10,920 | $27,104 |
| 10 | Thomas College | $29,996 | $30,896 | ||
| Average | $11,118 | $42,302 | $11,763 | $44,209 | |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between best schools in Maine. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,020 for state residents and $25,719 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of best schools in Maine are increased by 5.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the best schools in Maine, University of New England requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,415 and Saint Joseph's College of Maine has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,630.
| Rank | Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 1 | Bowdoin College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 2 | Colby College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 3 | Bates College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 4 | University of New England | $30,198 | $32,175 | ||
| 5 | Husson University | $18,160 | $19,532 | ||
| 6 | University of Maine | $10,104 | $29,580 | $10,446 | $30,948 |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $9,630 | $9,630 | ||
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $30,069 | $30,969 | ||
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $8,982 | $23,706 | $9,594 | $25,884 |
| 10 | Thomas College | $29,996 | $30,896 | ||
| Average | $9,543 | $24,477 | $10,020 | $25,719 | |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between best schools in Maine. 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 best schools in Maine is $16,444 when a student lives on campus and $12,065 when living off campus.
| Rank | Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | ||
| 1 | Bowdoin College | $17,690 | $1,660 | - | - | - |
| 2 | Colby College | $17,120 | $850 | $6,100 | $850 | - |
| 3 | Bates College | $17,904 | $1,250 | - | - | - |
| 4 | University of New England | $16,740 | $2,900 | $13,500 | $2,700 | - |
| 5 | Husson University | $11,964 | $1,800 | $11,000 | $2,450 | - |
| 6 | University of Maine | $12,696 | $2,270 | $12,696 | $2,270 | - |
| 7 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $14,936 | $1,700 | $7,200 | $2,700 | - |
| 8 | College of the Atlantic | $10,101 | $1,386 | $5,772 | $1,386 | - |
| 9 | University of Southern Maine | $11,650 | $3,242 | $11,650 | $3,242 | - |
| 10 | Thomas College | $13,678 | $2,900 | $9,000 | $4,000 | - |
| Average | $14,448 | $1,996 | $9,615 | $2,450 | - | |
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