Maine USM 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,904

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Maine in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,904

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Maine in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Southern Maine was $9,793. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Maine USM

Maine USM net price calculator

$9,793

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Maine and nationwide.

Maine's average	$13,300
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Maine USM for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,793	$2,279 (19%)	$6,164	$6,336	$8,766	$12,614	$14,330
2021	$12,072	$328 (3%)	$8,338	$9,167	$12,238	$15,604	$16,470
2020	$12,400	$437 (4%)	$8,753	$9,295	$12,684	$16,543	$17,027
2019	$11,963	$1,417 (11%)	$8,874	$9,350	$13,260	$16,311	$16,691
2018	$13,380	$1,639 (11%)	$10,002	$10,104	$13,966	$17,556	$18,044
2017	$15,019	$1,219 (8%)	$12,059	$11,998	$16,780	$18,873	$20,067
2016	$16,238	$246 (1%)	$13,509	$15,239	$17,553	$19,488	$20,556
2015	$16,484	$151	$13,893	$15,019	$18,412	$20,340	$20,700
2014	$16,635	--	$14,414	$15,258	$18,509	$20,311	$20,549

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Southern Maine's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,842	$590 (3%)	$9,904	$13,338	$600
2021	$23,252	$470 (2%)	$9,528	$13,124	$600
2020	$22,782	$186	$9,226	$12,956	$600
2019	$22,968	$356 (2%)	$8,918	$12,850	$1,200
2018	$22,612	$636 (3%)	$8,638	$12,774	$1,200
2017	$21,976	$748 (3%)	$7,796	$12,980	$1,200
2016	$22,724	$432 (2%)	$7,796	$13,708	$1,220
2015	$23,156	$218	$7,796	$14,014	$1,346
2014	$22,938	$22	$7,796	$13,796	$1,346
2013	$22,916	--	$7,776	$13,794	$1,346

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Maine USM provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,189 dormitories available to its students at $5,460 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Maine USM is $607 per month.
Does Maine USM provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Maine USM for one academic year is $4,980, which works out to $553 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Maine USM estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Maine USM estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,000

If living off-campus, with family: $3,000

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,000
How much is Maine USM application fees?: Maine USM does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Maine USM offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Southern Maine cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$288	$432
For out-of-state students	$788	$1,216

Housing and Meal

University of Southern Maine offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Southern Maine for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,980	$5,460	N/A	21	1,189
2021	$4,880	$5,350	N/A	19	1,092
2020	$4,775	$5,200	N/A	19	1,365
2019	$4,434	$5,000	N/A	19	1,334
2018	$4,200	$5,000	N/A	0	1,140
2017	$4,200	$5,000	N/A	0	1,152
2016	$4,500	$4,900	N/A	0	1,091

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Southern Maine during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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