Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,717. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Maine residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,284 | $27,944 |
| Housing & meals | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $3,242 | $3,242 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,459 | −$3,459 |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,717 | $40,377 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
University of Southern Maine net price compared with other Maine colleges
University of Southern Maine has the 4th-lowest average net price of 17 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maine at Presque Isle | $7,035 | 52% | $40,956 |
| 2 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | $7,482 | 39% | $51,077 |
| 3 | University of Maine at Augusta | $10,924 | 27% | $40,342 |
| 4 | University of Southern Maine | $13,596 | 40% | $49,958 |
| 5 | Bowdoin College | $14,398 | 95% | $82,735 |
| 6 | University of Maine at Farmington | $16,857 | 52% | $44,433 |
| 7 | Colby College | $17,180 | 89% | $80,490 |
| 8 | University of Maine | $17,510 | 55% | $48,653 |
| 9 | Thomas College | $18,885 | 54% | $44,991 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Maine colleges →
Why University of Southern Maine costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Maine | 79% | $13,596 | 40% | $49,958 | This school |
| University of Maine at Augusta | — | $10,924 | 27% | $40,342 | |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | 98% | $7,482 | 39% | $51,077 | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | 100% | $7,035 | 52% | $40,956 | |
| University of Maine at Farmington | 97% | $16,857 | 52% | $44,433 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Southern Maine would cost you $2,672 more per year than University of Maine at Augusta, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Southern Maine, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,950).
- University of Southern Maine gives aided families $1,993 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maine resident | University of Southern Maine | UMA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,284 | $8,888 | +$2,396 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,200 | −$200 |
| Housing & meals | $11,650 | $8,700 | +$2,950 |
| Personal & travel | $3,242 | $3,600 | −$358 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,459 | −$3,336 | −$123 |
| Sticker price | $23,717 | $19,052 | +$4,665 |
| Average grants | −$10,121 | −$8,128 | −$1,993 |
| You pay | $13,596 | $10,924 | +$2,672 |
“+” means University of Southern Maine costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
University of Southern Maine cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Southern Maine?
Tuition and fees are $11,284 a year for Maine residents and $27,944 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Southern Maine?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,717 a year for Maine residents living on campus and about $40,377 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Southern Maine?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,596 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $9,999; $48–75k pay $12,550; $110k+ pay $19,180. These figures are for Maine residents.
How much debt do University of Southern Maine graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,887, and 4.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Southern Maine overview