Here are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Maine at Augusta, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Maine at Augusta ran $8,888 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $22,178. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees added up to $1,088 in-state and $1,088 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,800 | $21,090 |
| Fees | $1,088 | $1,088 |
| Total | $8,888 | $22,178 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does University of Maine at Augusta cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Maine at Augusta costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, University of Maine at Augusta sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the University of Maine at Augusta Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at University of Maine at Augusta has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,462 | $18,210 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,560 | $20,490 |
| One Year Ago | $7,560 | $20,490 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,800 | $21,090 |
The chart here shows how tuition at UMA has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $22,827 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.55%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,025. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.97%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $23,280.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,025 | $23,280 |
| In 2 Years | $9,164 | $24,437 |
| In 3 Years | $9,305 | $25,651 |
| In 4 Years | $9,448 | $26,926 |
| In 5 Years | $9,594 | $28,264 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $100,294, or about $36,942 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at University of Maine at Augusta, check out the University of Maine at Augusta Financial Aid page.