by our College Data Analytics TeamUnderstanding all of the expenses related to attending college can allow you to make the best decision at Eastern Maine Community College.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $5,082 in 2026, and a standard meal plan cost $6,722. Taken together, a student living on campus at Eastern Maine Community College faced a yearly bill of about $24,126 in 2026 across housing, dining, books and other living expenses.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Eastern Maine Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $17,118 | $14,238 |
| — Housing | $5,082 | |
| — Meals | $6,722 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,608 | $5,608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $24,126 | $21,246 |
The price of living on campus is rarely the same in your senior year as it was your first. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $111,948 in housing, food and other expenses.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Eastern Maine Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,704 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,390 |
| One Year Ago | $16,540 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $17,118 |
| One Year From Now * | $18,539 |
| Two Years From Now * | $20,079 |
| Three Years From Now * | $21,746 |
| Four Years From Now * | $23,552 |
* estimated
Over the reported period, on-campus housing and dining changed about 8.3% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $25,547 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $30,560 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $27,087 for the last year of an associate degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $111,948 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $52,634 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 264 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |