The Most Expensive Colleges in Maine by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
The highest priced 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 most expensive college in Maine? Leading the colleges list is Colby College in Waterville with an out of state total cost of $77,815.
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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 Colby CollegeWaterville, Private Not For Profit |
$77,815 | 91 | 98 |
#2 Bates CollegeLewiston, Private Not For Profit |
$76,620 | NA | NA |
#3 Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, Private Not For Profit |
$75,060 | NA | NA |
#4 University of New EnglandBiddeford, Private Not For Profit |
$56,870 | NA | NA |
#5 Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, Private Not For Profit |
$56,122 | 52 | 34 |
#6 College of the AtlanticBar Harbor, Private Not For Profit |
$53,889 | NA | NA |
#7 Maine College of ArtPortland, Private Not For Profit |
$53,580 | NA | NA |
#8 University of MaineOrono, Public Not For Profit |
$46,298 | 53 | 59 |
#9 Thomas CollegeWaterville, Private Not For Profit |
$41,688 | NA | NA |
#10 Maine Maritime AcademyCastine, Public Not For Profit |
$41,168 | 66 | 61 |
#11 University of Southern MainePortland, Public Not For Profit |
$34,842 | 43 | 45 |
#12 University of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington, Public Not For Profit |
$32,016 | NA | NA |
#13 University of Maine at AugustaAugusta, Public Not For Profit |
$28,638 | NA | NA |
#14 New England School of CommunicationsBangor, Private Not For Profit |
$26,451 | NA | NA |
#15 Husson UniversityBangor, Private Not For Profit |
$25,851 | NA | NA |
#16 University of Maine at MachiasMachias, Public Not For Profit |
$25,032 | NA | NA |
#17 Unity CollegeUnity, Private Not For Profit |
$24,040 | NA | NA |
#18 University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent, Public Not For Profit |
$23,035 | NA | NA |
#19 University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle, Public Not For Profit |
$22,815 | NA | NA |
#20 Purdue Global Maine CampusS Portland, Private For Profit |
$19,302 | NA | NA |