See current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at University of Southern Maine, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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Part-time in-state undergraduates are billed $306 a credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $901 for every credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $306 | $901 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any grant aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at University of Southern Maine follow below.
Required fees account for amounted to $2,716 in-state and $2,716 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,568 | $25,228 |
| Fees | $2,716 | $2,716 |
| Total | $11,284 | $27,944 |
These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include housing and meals.
Here’s how tuition at University of Southern Maine has tracked across the last few 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 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $28,816 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Southern Maine, head to the University of Southern Maine Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the University of Southern Maine Tuition & Fees page.