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