Costs at UMaine
Cost at UMaine are broken down into two categories: Direct Costs and Indirect Costs. We use these costs to create your Cost of Attendance Budget. Specific budget amounts are listed below.
Direct Costs
Items which appear on your bill are considered direct costs. These include tuition and fees, and can include room and board (if you live on campus).
Tuition and Fees
Tuition rates for 2011-2012 are:
Undergraduate Students:
$279 per credit hour for Maine residents
$419 per credit hour for New England Regional (NEHBE) and Canadian students
$803 per credit hour for non-Maine residents
Graduate Students:
$418 per credit hour for Maine residents
$627 per credit hour for New England Regional (NEHBE) and Canadian students
$1,202 per credit hour for non-Maine residents
Tuition rates for 2010-2011 are:
Undergraduate Students:
$267 per credit hour for Maine residents
$401 per credit hour for New England Regional (NEHBE) and Canadian students
$768 per credit hour for non-Maine residents
Graduate Students:
$400 per credit hour for Maine residents
$600 per credit hour for New England Regional (NEHBE) and Canadian students
$1,150 per credit hour for non-Maine residents
Fees vary based on level of enrollment and specific course enrollment.
Fees vary based on level of enrollment and specific course enrollment.
Room and Board
Housing rates on campus vary based on living situations. For 2011-2012, a double occupancy standard undergraduate room cost $4,544 per year. For 2010-2011, a double occupancy standard undergraduate room cost $4,376 per year. For additional information regarding housing options, including options for graduate students, please visit the Housing Services website.
Meal plan rates vary depending on the plan chosen. For 2011-2012, the standard meal plans cost $4,400 for the year. For 2010-2011, meal plans cost $4,390 for the year. Meal plans are mandatory for undergraduate students but are optional for graduate students. For specific meal plan options, please visit the Dining Services website.
Indirect Costs
Items which do not appear on your bill but are still a cost associated with being a student are considered indirect costs. These costs include room and board (if you live off campus), books and supplies, travel and miscellaneous educational expenses.
Room and Board
If you live off campus, you will still have the cost of room and board, it just won’t be an item on your bill. The cost for housing and meals will vary depending on individual situations.
Books and Supplies
We estimate book and supply costs to be approximately $1,000 per year although book costs and supplies will vary based on the student’s course load and will vary from semester to semester. Supplies are considered anything that is necessary to complete course work such as paper, notebooks, pens, calculators, etc.
Travel and Miscellaneous Educational Expenses
This category includes average expenses for necessary trips home when school is not in session, as well as laundry, clothes, medical and other personal expenses. Actual costs vary depending on each student’s needs and lifestyle.
Loan Fees
Some loans have fees attached to them which students should be aware of. Specific fee rates depend on the loan being taken. Please see specific loan information for actual loan fees.
The Budget
The University of Maine System uses calculations of both the direct costs and the indirect costs to come up with an annual budget for students based on what the average student will incur for costs over the academic year. The budget is calculated using an estimation of 30 credit-hours per year for undergraduate students and 18 credit-hours per year for graduate students.
The following is the estimated 2011/2012 Student Budget for full-time students:
| Undergraduate Students | Maine Residents (In-State) | New England/Regional (NEHBE) and Canadian | Non-Maine Residents (Out-of-State) |
| Tuition & Fees | $10,588 | $14,788 | $26,308 |
| Room & Board | 8,944 | 8,944 | 8,944 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Loan Fees | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Total | $22,796 | $26,996 | $38,516 |
| Graduate Students | Maine Residents (In-State) |
New England/Regional (NEHBE) and Canadian | Non-Maine Residents (Out-of-State) |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,606 | $12,368 | $22,718 |
| Room & Board | 8,944 | 8,944 | 8,944 |
| Books & Supplies | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous | 4,600 | 4,600 | 4,600 |
| Loan Fees | 124 | 124 | 124 |
| Total | $22,874 | $26,636 | $36,986 |
The following is the estimated 2010/2011 Student Budget for full-time students:
| Undergraduate Students | Maine Residents (In-State) | New England/Regional (NEHBE) and Canadian | Non-Maine Residents (Out-of-State) |
| Tuition & Fees | $10,168 | $14,188 | $25,198 |
| Room & Board | 8,766 | 8,766 | 8,766 |
| Books & Supplies | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Loan Fees | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Total | $22,198 | $26,218 | $37,228 |
| Graduate Students | Maine Residents (In-State) |
New England/Regional (NEHBE) and Canadian | Non-Maine Residents (Out-of-State) |
| Tuition & Fees | $8,240 | $11,840 | $21,740 |
| Room & Board | 8,766 | 8,766 | 8,766 |
| Books & Supplies | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| Travel & Miscellaneous | 4,600 | 4,600 | 4,600 |
| Loan Fees | 124 | 124 | 124 |
| Total | $22,330 | $25,930 | $35,830 |