by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for University of Southern Maine, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine were $11,284 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $27,944. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $2,716 in-state and $2,716 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $25,228 |
| Fees | $2,716 | $2,716 |
| Total | $11,284 | $27,944 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will University of Southern Maine charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how University of Southern Maine tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, University of Southern Maine lands right around the average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the University of Southern Maine Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at University of Southern Maine has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,064 | $22,064 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,064 | $22,064 |
| One Year Ago | $7,496 | $24,464 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,568 | $25,228 |
The following chart shows how tuition at University of Southern Maine has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $28,816 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.57%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $11,799. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 5.45%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $29,468.
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 | $11,799 | $29,468 |
| In 2 Years | $12,338 | $31,075 |
| In 3 Years | $12,901 | $32,769 |
| In 4 Years | $13,490 | $34,556 |
| In 5 Years | $14,106 | $36,440 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $127,868, or about $50,528 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at University of Southern Maine, head to the University of Southern Maine Financial Aid page.
