Costs at UMaine
A college education is one of the best investments you can make for yourself. UMaine is invested in helping you understand your educational expenses. Knowing these expenses will help you create a plan for your financial aid, work earnings, and other income that will go towards these costs.
Undergraduate Student 2023-2024 Academic Year Costs
*The below 2023-2024 costs are based on approved figures from the May 22, 2023 UMS Board of Trustees meeting.
| Maine and Canadian Resident |
Out-of-State and INTL Resident |
New England Regional (NEBHE) |
UMaineOnline*** – Maine Resident |
UMaineOnline*** – Non-resident |
|
| Tuition | $12,000 | $34,740 | $21,000 | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| Mandatory Fees | $606 | $606 | $606 | $450 | $450 |
| Housing and Food* (Room and Board) |
$12,696 | $12,696 | $12,696 | $12,696 | $12,696 |
| Books & Supplies** | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous** | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,270 |
| Total | $28,572 | $51,312 | $37,572 | $28,416 | $31,416 |
(updated May 26, 2023)
The above undergraduate costs are based on 15 credit hours per semester, for a total of 30 credit hours per academic year.
*** This UMaineOnline rate applies to students accepted into a fully online degree program
Undergraduate Student 2023-2024 Differential Tuition Charges
Programs within the Maine Business School, College of Engineering, and School of Nursing charge differential tuition in addition to standard tuition. Differential tuition is charged each term and replaces numerous program, course, and lab fees.
| Program | Per Semester Amount |
Annual Amount |
| Business | $309 | $618 |
| Engineering | $335 | $670 |
| Nursing | $397 | $794 |
Graduate Student 2023-2024 Academic Year Costs (all non-online graduate programs)
*The below 2023-2024 costs are based on approved figures from the May 22, 2023 UMS Board of Trustees meeting.
| Maine and Canadian Resident |
Out-of-State and INTL Resident |
New England Regional (NEBHE) |
MBA Program (Non-Online) |
|
| Tuition | $10,026 | $30,528 | $17,550 | $12,222 |
| Mandatory Fees | $420 | $420 | $420 | $420 |
| Housing and Food* (Room and Board) |
$12,782 | $12,782 | $12,782 | $12,782 |
| Books & Supplies** | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous** | $4,818 | $4,818 | $4,818 | $4,818 |
| Total | $28,646 | $49,148 | $36,170 | $30,842 |
(updated May 26, 2023)
UMaineOnline*** Graduate Student 2023-2024 Costs
| Online MBA | Online Engineering | Online Education | Online All Other Programs | |
| Tuition | $12,222 | $13,176 | $10,206 | $10,944 |
| Mandatory Fees | $270 | $270 | $270 | $270 |
| Housing and Food* (Room and Board) |
$12,782 | $12,782 | $12,782 | $12,782 |
| Books & Supplies** | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous** | $4,818 | $4,818 | $4,818 | $4,818 |
| Total | $30,692 | $31,646 | $28,676 | $29,414 |
(updated May 26, 2023)
The above graduate costs are based on 9 credit hours per semester, for 18 credit hours per academic year.
Graduate Student 2023-2024 Differential Tuition Charges
Programs within the Maine Business School, College of Engineering, and School of Nursing charge differential tuition in addition to standard tuition. Differential tuition is charged each term and replaces numerous program, course, and lab fees.
| Program | Per Semester Amount |
Annual Amount |
| Engineering | $335 | $670 |
| Nursing | $397 | $794 |
*Housing and food costs are based on most commonly selected on-campus housing and meal plan options.
**Books/Supplies and Travel/Miscellaneous costs are estimated amounts. Actual student expenses will vary.
*** This UMaineOnline rate applies to students accepted into a fully online degree program
Undergraduate Student 2022-2023 Academic Year Costs
| Maine and Canadian Resident |
Out-of-State and INTL Resident |
New England Regional (NEBHE) |
UMaineOnline*** – Maine Resident |
UMaineOnline*** – Non-resident |
|
| Tuition | $11,640 | $33,240 | $20,370 | $11,640 | $14,550 |
| Mandatory Fees | $496 | $496 | $496 | $360 | $360 |
| Housing and Food* (Room and Board) |
$12,050 | $12,050 | $12,050 | $12,050 | $12,050 |
| Books & Supplies** | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous** | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,270 |
| Total | $27,456 | $49,056 | $36,186 | $27,320 | $30,230 |
The above undergraduate costs are based on 15 credit hours per semester, for a total of 30 credit hours per academic year.
Graduate Student 2022-223 Costs (all non-online graduate programs)
| Maine and Canadian Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
New England Regional (NEBHE) |
|
| Tuition | $9,738 | $29,214 | $17,046 |
| Mandatory Fees | $366 | $366 | $366 |
| Housing and Food* (Room and Board) |
$12,192 | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| Books & Supplies** | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous** | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Total | $27,714 | $47,190 | $35,022 |
The above graduate costs are based on 9 credit hours per semester, for 18 credit hours per academic year.
*Housing and food costs are based on most commonly selected on-campus housing and meal plan options.
**Books/Supplies and Travel/Miscellaneous costs are estimated amounts. Actual student expenses will vary.
*** This UMaineOnline rate applies to students accepted into a fully online degree program.
2022-2023 UMaineOnline Degree and Certificate Tuition
Alternative tuition rates apply to students enrolled in online-only programs through UMaineOnline. View a list of UMaineOnline degrees and certificates.
Program |
Maine and Canadian Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Undergraduate | $388/credit hour | $485/credit hour |
| Graduate Engineering | $700/credit hour | |
| Graduate Education | $550/credit hour | |
| Graduate Business (MBA) | $650/credit hour | |
| Graduate All Others | $590/credit hour | |
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.
*Please Note: Additional course and/or program specific fees may apply.
2022-2023 MaineMBA Graduate Degree Tuition
Alternative tuition rates apply to students enrolled in the MaineMBA graduate program. Learn more about the MaineMBA.
Program |
Maine and Canadian Resident |
Non-Resident |
NEBHE |
| Graduate | $650/credit hour | $650/credit hour | $650/credit hour |
For additional information regarding costs at UMaine, visit umaine.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees/fall-2022-spring-2023-tuition-and-fees-2.
Undergraduate Student 2021-2022 Costs
| Maine and Canadian Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
New England Regional (NEBHE) |
|
| Tuition | $11,640 | $33,240 | $19,800 |
| Mandatory Fees | $346 | $346 | $346 |
| Room & Board* | $11,574 | $11,574 | $11,574 |
| Books & Supplies** | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous** | $2,270 | $2,270 | $2,270 |
| Total | $26,830 | $48,430 | $34,990 |
The above undergraduate costs are based on 15 credit hours per semester, for a total of 30 credit hours per academic year.
Graduate Student 2021-2022 Costs
| Maine and Canadian Resident |
Out-of-State Resident |
New England Regional (NEBHE) |
|
| Tuition | $9,738 | $29,214 | $16,560 |
| Mandatory Fees | $276 | $276 | $276 |
| Room & Board* | $11,712 | $11,712 | $11,712 |
| Books & Supplies** | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous** | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
| Total | $27,144 | $46,620 | $33,966 |
The above graduate costs are based on 9 credit hours per semester, for 18 credit hours per academic year.
*Room and board costs are based on most commonly selected on-campus housing and meal plan options.
**Books/Supplies and Travel/Miscellaneous costs are estimated amounts. Actual student expenses will vary.
2021-2022 UMaineOnline Degree and Certificate Tuition
Alternative tuition rates apply to students enrolled in online-only programs through UMaineOnline. View a list of UMaineOnline degrees and certificates.
Program |
Maine and Canadian Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Undergraduate | $388/credit hour | $485/credit hour |
| Graduate Engineering | $700/credit hour | |
| Graduate Education | $550/credit hour | |
| Graduate Business (MBA) | $650/credit hour | |
| Graduate All Others | $590/credit hour | |
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.
*Please Note: Additional course and/or program specific fees may apply.
2021-2022 MaineMBA Graduate Degree Tuition
Alternative tuition rates apply to students enrolled in the MaineMBA graduate program. Learn more about the MaineMBA.
Program |
Maine and Canadian Resident |
Non-Resident |
NEBHE |
| Graduate | $650/credit hour | $650/credit hour | $650/credit hour |