Most Affordable Colleges in Maine
28 colleges in Maine ranked by lowest in-state tuition. Starting at $4,140/year.
Colleges: 28 | Lowest Tuition: $4,140 | Avg Tuition: $22,741
Cheapest Colleges in Maine — Tuition Comparison
| # | College | City | Type | Tuition (In-State) | Earnings (10yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Maine Community College | Auburn | Public | $4,140 | $42,448 |
| 2 | Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | Public | $4,156 | $41,704 |
| 3 | Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | Public | $4,156 | $36,035 |
| 4 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | Public | $4,156 | $43,348 |
| 5 | Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | Public | $4,156 | $41,661 |
| 6 | Washington County Community College | Calais | Public | $4,156 | $34,407 |
| 7 | York County Community College | Wells | Public | $4,156 | $44,873 |
| 8 | University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta | Public | $8,888 | $40,342 |
| 9 | University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle | Public | $9,402 | $40,956 |
| 10 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent | Public | $9,420 | $51,077 |
| 11 | University of Maine - Machias | Machias | Public | $10,050 | $48,653 |
| 12 | University of Southern Maine | Portland | Public | $11,284 | $49,958 |
| 13 | University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington | Public | $11,308 | $44,433 |
| 14 | Unity Environmental University | New Gloucester | Private Nonprofit | $12,640 | $37,852 |
| 15 | University of Maine | Orono | Public | $13,326 | $48,653 |
| 16 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine | Public | $15,158 | $89,964 |
| 17 | Unity Environmental University - Unity | Unity | Private Nonprofit | $17,476 | $37,852 |
| 18 | Maine College of Health Professions | Lewiston | Private Nonprofit | $20,952 | $79,840 |
| 19 | Husson University | Bangor | Private Nonprofit | $23,304 | $45,025 |
| 20 | The Landing School | Arundel | Private Nonprofit | $29,060 | $65,849 |
| 21 | Thomas College | Waterville | Private Nonprofit | $31,824 | $44,991 |
| 22 | Maine College of Art & Design | Portland | Private Nonprofit | $42,942 | $40,778 |
| 23 | University of New England | Biddeford | Private Nonprofit | $44,210 | $55,921 |
| 24 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish | Private Nonprofit | $44,420 | $59,045 |
| 25 | College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor | Private Nonprofit | $47,997 | $40,264 |
| 26 | Bates College | Lewiston | Private Nonprofit | $66,590 | $69,498 |
| 27 | Bowdoin College | Brunswick | Private Nonprofit | $67,832 | $82,735 |
| 28 | Colby College | Waterville | Private Nonprofit | $69,600 | $80,490 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest college in Maine?
The most affordable college in Maine is Central Maine Community College with in-state tuition of $4,140.
How many affordable colleges are in Maine?
There are 28 colleges in Maine with published tuition data, sorted from cheapest to most expensive.
What is the average tuition in Maine?
The average in-state tuition across Maine colleges is $22,741 per year.
Analysis based on U.S. Department of Education data. Not enrollment advice. Verify information with the institution directly.