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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

Most Affordable Public Colleges in Maine

#CollegeCityTuition (In-State)Earnings (10yr)
1Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn$4,140$42,448
2Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor$4,156$41,704
3Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield$4,156$36,035
4Northern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle$4,156$43,348
5Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland$4,156$41,661
6Washington County Community CollegeCalais$4,156$34,407
7York County Community CollegeWells$4,156$44,873
8University of Maine at AugustaAugusta$8,888$40,342
9University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle$9,402$40,956
10University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent$9,420$51,077
11University of Maine - MachiasMachias$10,050$48,653
12University of Southern MainePortland$11,284$49,958
13University of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington$11,308$44,433
14University of MaineOrono$13,326$48,653
15Maine Maritime AcademyCastine$15,158$89,964

Most Affordable Private Colleges in Maine

#CollegeCityTuition (In-State)Earnings (10yr)
1Unity Environmental UniversityNew Gloucester$12,640$37,852
2Unity Environmental University - UnityUnity$17,476$37,852
3Maine College of Health ProfessionsLewiston$20,952$79,840
4Husson UniversityBangor$23,304$45,025
5The Landing SchoolArundel$29,060$65,849
6Thomas CollegeWaterville$31,824$44,991
7Maine College of Art & DesignPortland$42,942$40,778
8University of New EnglandBiddeford$44,210$55,921
9Saint Joseph's College of MaineStandish$44,420$59,045
10College of the AtlanticBar Harbor$47,997$40,264
11Bates CollegeLewiston$66,590$69,498
12Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick$67,832$82,735
13Colby CollegeWaterville$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.