The Cheapest Colleges in Maine by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Maine but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Maine for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Maine list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Maine tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Maine are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Maine? Leading the colleges list is Purdue Global Maine Campus in S Portland with an out of state total cost of $19,302.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Purdue Global Maine CampusS Portland, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |
#2 University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle, Public Not For Profit |
$22,815 | NA | NA |
#3 University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent, Public Not For Profit |
$23,035 | NA | NA |
#4 Unity CollegeUnity, Private Not For Profit |
$24,040 | NA | NA |
#5 University of Maine at MachiasMachias, Public Not For Profit |
$25,032 | NA | NA |
#6 Husson UniversityBangor, Private Not For Profit |
$25,851 | NA | NA |
#7 New England School of CommunicationsBangor, Private Not For Profit |
$26,451 | NA | NA |
#8 University of Maine at AugustaAugusta, Public Not For Profit |
$28,638 | NA | NA |
#9 University of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington, Public Not For Profit |
$32,016 | NA | NA |
#10 University of Southern MainePortland, Public Not For Profit |
$34,842 | 43 | 45 |
#11 Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, Public Not For Profit |
$41,168 | 66 | 61 |
#12 Thomas CollegeWaterville, Private Not For Profit |
$41,688 | NA | NA |
#13 University of MaineOrono, Public Not For Profit |
$46,298 | 53 | 59 |
#14 Maine College of ArtPortland, Private Not For Profit |
$53,580 | NA | NA |
#15 College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, Private Not For Profit |
$53,889 | NA | NA |
#16 Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, Private Not For Profit |
$56,122 | 52 | 34 |
#17 University of New EnglandBiddeford, Private Not For Profit |
$56,870 | NA | NA |
#18 Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, Private Not For Profit |
$75,060 | NA | NA |
#19 Bates CollegeLewiston, Private Not For Profit |
$76,620 | NA | NA |
#20 Colby CollegeWaterville, Private Not For Profit |
$77,815 | 91 | 98 |