by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Maine, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Maine amounted to $13,326 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $36,756. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for came to $966 in-state and $966 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,360 | $35,790 |
| Fees | $966 | $966 |
| Total | $13,326 | $36,756 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out 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 would University of Maine cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To see where that lands, here is how University of Maine 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 | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Maine sits above the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the University of Maine Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at University of Maine has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,640 | $33,240 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,640 | $33,240 |
| One Year Ago | $12,000 | $34,740 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,360 | $35,790 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at UMaine has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.0%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $37,866 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.61%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $13,807. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.07%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $37,884.
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 | $13,807 | $37,884 |
| In 2 Years | $14,305 | $39,046 |
| In 3 Years | $14,821 | $40,244 |
| In 4 Years | $15,356 | $41,479 |
| In 5 Years | $15,910 | $42,752 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $158,653, or about $58,289 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Maine, see the University of Maine Financial Aid page.
