by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Eastern Maine Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Eastern Maine Community College amounted to $4,156 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,036. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,276 in-state and $1,276 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $1,276 | $1,276 |
| Total | $4,156 | $7,036 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Eastern Maine Community College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Eastern Maine Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Eastern Maine Community College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Eastern Maine Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Eastern Maine Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| One Year Ago | $2,880 | $5,670 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,880 | $5,760 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Eastern Maine Community College has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 1.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,147 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.50%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,259. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.46%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $7,138.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,259 | $7,138 |
| In 2 Years | $4,365 | $7,242 |
| In 3 Years | $4,474 | $7,347 |
| In 4 Years | $4,585 | $7,454 |
| In 5 Years | $4,699 | $7,562 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $29,181, or close to $17,683 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Eastern Maine Community College, see the Eastern Maine Community College Financial Aid page.
