by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Southern Maine, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. If you're looking for specific information on University of Southern Maine costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At University of Southern Maine the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $23,881 in 2020-2021. If you were a Maine resident, the yearly charges were $9,904.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $22,041 | $1,840 | $23,881 |
| In-State | $8,064 | $1,840 | $9,904 |
University of Southern Maine tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does University of Southern Maine cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. At $23,881 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at University of Southern Maine was high when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at University of Southern Maine pay about $9,904 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
The chart below shows how University of Southern Maine compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | New England | Maine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: University of Southern Maine Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 3.56% for the past five years, Maine residents could expect to pay $10,621 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at University of Southern Maine to be $21,620, and $44,807 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 3.93%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $25,820 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $52,654 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at University of Southern Maine, and $109,527 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at University of Southern Maine.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
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