There are additional costs associated with college other than tuition. Find out below exactly how much you will be spending to attend Northern Maine Community College.
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Housing and meal plans are priced out separately here. The standard student paid $3,114 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $5,484. Taken together, the average on-campus student at Northern Maine Community College spent approximately $21,044 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Northern Maine Community College.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $13,902 | $13,214 |
| — Housing | $3,114 | |
| — Meals | $5,484 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $5,742 | $5,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $21,044 | $20,356 |
Like tuition, room and board usually rises a little each year. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Over the course of obtaining your degree, expect on-campus living costs near $85,821 in room, board and other essentials.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Northern Maine Community College.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $13,430 |
| Two Years Ago | $13,430 |
| One Year Ago | $14,340 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $13,902 |
| One Year From Now * | $14,064 |
| Two Years From Now * | $14,229 |
| Three Years From Now * | $14,396 |
| Four Years From Now * | $14,564 |
* estimated
On-campus room and board has trended up an average of 1.2% annually. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $21,206 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $21,706 for a bachelor’s program; a two-year student would see about $21,371 in their second and final year.
For a full bachelor’s degree, expect to spend a total of around $85,821 for a four-year degree, versus about $42,577 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Room and board tends to rise year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Schools may offer meal plans where the number of meals per week can vary. This school offers meal plans based on the number of meals per week. See the table below to find out the number of meals per week in the maximum meal plan offered. Review the table below for the on-campus housing details this school reports.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 126 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |