Estimating Your Educational Expenses
As a UMaine student, you will have both direct and indirect expenses. The information below details the costs you can expect. There are two semesters in an academic year, and most aid is disbursed in two equal amounts in August and January.
| Estimated Tuition* | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
| Maine Resident ($388 per credit) |
$5,840 | $11,640 |
| Non-Resident ($1,108 per credit) |
$16,620 | $33,240 |
| NEBHE Regional Student Program ($660 per credit) |
$9,900 | $19,800 |
| Non-Resident E-Tuition Rate ($485 per credit)** |
$7,275 | $14,550 |
* Tuition & Fee Rates are estimates until approved by the Board of Trustees, usually in July. Explanation of fees can be found on the Bursar’s website at umaine.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees.
**This special E-Tuition Rate applies to out-of-state students accepted into a fully online degree program.
| Program | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
| Business | $300 | $600 |
| Engineering** | $300 | $600 |
| Nursing | $385 | $770 |
**Engineering differential does not apply to the Data Science and Engineering program.
| Estimated Fees* | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
| Maine Resident, Non-Resident, and NEBHE | $173 | $346 |
* Tuition & Fee Rates are estimates until approved by the Board of Trustees, usually in July. Explanation of fees can be found on the Bursar’s website at umaine.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees.
| On-Campus Room and Board* | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
| Double Room (with roommate) |
$2,899 | $5,798 |
| Meal Plan (Unlimited Flex) |
$2,854 | $5,708 |
* Room and board rates are estimates until finalized by the University. Actual charges will be reflected on your bill.
| Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total | |
| Off-Campus Room and Board (if applicable) |
Varies per student; budget accordingly. | |
| Books and Supplies | $500 | $1,000 |
| Travel and Miscellaneous | $1,100 | $2,200 |
* Indirect costs are not billed to the student but are educational expenses that students will need to budget for.