Estimating your Educational Expenses
As a UMaine graduate 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 Standard Tuition* | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
|
Maine Resident ($541 per credit) |
$4,869 | $9,738 |
|
Non-Resident ($1,623 per credit) |
$14,607 | $29,214 |
|
NEBHE Regional Student Program ($920 per credit) |
$8,280 | $16,560 |
|
Graduate Business ($650 per credit)** |
$5,850 | $11,700 |
* 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.
**Differential tuition and technology fee do not apply to graduate students in the Maine Business School. Other course or program fees may apply.
| Estimated E-Rates* | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
|
Graduate – Business** ($650 per credit) |
$5,850 | $11,700 |
|
Graduate – Engineering** ($700 per credit) |
$6,300 | $12,600 |
|
Graduate – Education** ($550 per credit) |
$4,950 | $9,900 |
|
Graduate – All Others**
($590 per credit)** |
$5,310 | $10,620 |
* 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.
**Differential tuition, activity fee, and technology fee do not apply to graduate student e-Rates. Other course or program fees may apply. Data Science and Engineering program is not included in the Engineering online rate. The “Graduate – All Others” rate would apply.
| Estimated Differential Tuition* | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
| Engineering** (6+ credit hours) | $300 | $600 |
| Nursing (6+ credit hours) | $385 | $770 |
* 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.
** Engineering differential does not apply to the Data Science and Engineering program.
| Estimated Fees* | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
| Graduate Activity Fee | $75 | $150 |
|
Technology Fee ($7 / credit hour) |
$63 | $126 |
* 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.
2022-2023 Estimated Room and Board Charges
| On-Campus Graduate Student Room and Board* | Per Semester | Fall and Spring Total |
|
Double Room (with roommate) |
$2,976 | $5,952 |
|
Meal Plan (Graduate Plan) |
$2,880 | $5,760 |
* 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 | $300 | $600 |
| Travel and Miscellaneous | $2,300 | $4,600 |
* Indirect costs are not billed to the student but are educational expenses that students will need to budget for.