Tuition & net price

How much does University of Southern Maine cost?

Published tuition is $11,284 in-state and $27,944 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $23,717 a year. After aid, families pay between $9,999 and $19,180 depending on income.

In-state tuition$11,284before aid
Out-of-state$27,944before aid
Lowest net price$9,999families under $30k
Highest net price$19,180families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $9,999 42%
$30,001–$48,000 $10,847 46%
$48,001–$75,000 $12,550 53%
$75,001–$110,000 $16,750 71%
Over $110,000 $19,180 81%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
28%
Take federal loans
35%
Typical repayment
$202/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Maine.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Thomas College $31,824 $31,824 $47,198 $12,655
University of Maine at Farmington $11,308 $23,878 $25,822 $13,301
University of Maine System $13,326 $36,756 $27,328 $12,642
University of Maine at Machias $10,050 $18,540 not published not published
University of Maine at Fort Kent $9,420 $14,880 $18,703 $8,163
University of New England $44,210 $44,210 $63,245 $31,371

University of Southern Maine costs: common questions

How much is tuition at University of Southern Maine?
Published tuition is $11,284 for in-state students and $27,944 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does University of Southern Maine actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $9,999 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $19,180.
What is the total cost of attendance at University of Southern Maine?
$23,717 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is University of Southern Maine worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $49,958 ten years after starting, against $19,060 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.