Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Northern Maine Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northern Maine Community College were $4,156 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $7,036. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees were $1,276 in-state and $1,276 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $1,276 | $1,276 |
| Total | $4,156 | $7,036 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Northern Maine Community College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Northern Maine Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Northern Maine Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Northern Maine Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Northern Maine Community College has tracked across the last few 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 | $5,760 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,880 | $5,760 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Northern Maine Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find 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 2.84%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,274. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.62%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,150.
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 | $4,274 | $7,150 |
| In 2 Years | $4,395 | $7,265 |
| In 3 Years | $4,519 | $7,382 |
| In 4 Years | $4,647 | $7,501 |
| In 5 Years | $4,779 | $7,622 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $29,298, versus roughly $17,835 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Northern Maine Community College, visit the Northern Maine Community College Financial Aid page.