There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Central Maine Community College.
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This school bundles housing and dining options together into one package. The on-campus cost for any typical student was about $10,977 in 2026. Taken together, an on-campus student at Central Maine Community College budgeted around $17,097 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for Central Maine Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,337 | $13,162 |
| — Housing | $10,977 | |
| — Meals | $2,360 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,360 | $6,051 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $17,097 | $20,613 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. A forward look helps you avoid sticker shock later in your degree.
The projected four-year total comes to about $75,383 by the time you graduate.
Here is how combined on-campus room and board has moved over the last few reported years, with a projection of where it is headed, at Central Maine Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,936 |
| One Year Ago | $12,360 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,337 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,002 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,701 |
| Three Years From Now * | $15,435 |
| Four Years From Now * | $16,205 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 5.0% annually. If that pace holds, room and board would land around $17,762 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $19,965 in year four — and a two-year student about $18,461 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $75,383 over four years — compared with roughly $36,223 over a two-year associate program.
Expect modest annual increases in room and board, and factor that growth into your long-term budget.
The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 389 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |