by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at University of Maine at Augusta.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,746 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $3,800. Taken together, a student living on campus at University of Maine at Augusta can expect to spend about $19,354 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The table below shows the expected costs of on-campus and off-campus housing and dining plans for University of Maine at Augusta.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $14,354 | $14,354 |
| — Housing | $6,746 | |
| — Meals | $3,800 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,600 | $3,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Total | $19,354 | $19,354 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
At the projected rate, four years of on-campus living costs would total roughly $88,544 by the time you graduate.
See how housing and dining costs have changed over recent years and where they are trending at University of Maine at Augusta.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,800 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,800 |
| One Year Ago | $12,300 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $14,354 |
| One Year From Now * | $15,389 |
| Two Years From Now * | $16,499 |
| Three Years From Now * | $17,690 |
| Four Years From Now * | $18,966 |
* estimated
Room and board changed an average of 7.2% annually. Based on current trends, incoming freshmen can expect to pay about $20,389 in housing, food and other costs their first year.
At this pace, a senior would spend approximately $23,966 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $21,499 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $88,544 for four years, or about $41,888 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Housing and dining costs creep up most years, so plan on paying somewhat more each year of your degree.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. The table below outlines what this school reports about on-campus housing.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 101 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |