Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Maine Maritime Academy, 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 Maine Maritime Academy came in at $15,158 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $31,102. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees totaled $3,340 in-state and $3,340 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,818 | $27,762 |
| Fees | $3,340 | $3,340 |
| Total | $15,158 | $31,102 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Maine Maritime Academy cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Maine Maritime Academy tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Maine Maritime Academy comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Maine Maritime Academy Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Maine Maritime Academy has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,250 | $26,170 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,474 | $26,954 |
| One Year Ago | $11,474 | $26,954 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,818 | $27,762 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Maine Maritime has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $32,034 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.87%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $15,441. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.06%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $31,743.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,441 | $31,743 |
| In 2 Years | $15,730 | $32,397 |
| In 3 Years | $16,024 | $33,065 |
| In 4 Years | $16,324 | $33,747 |
| In 5 Years | $16,629 | $34,443 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $130,952, compared with about $63,519 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Maine Maritime Academy, visit the Maine Maritime Academy Financial Aid page.