Explore these tabs to discover UMA’s Tuition and Fees.
FY 25 Tuition & Housing Charges
Tuition rates are assessed by credit hour and vary depending upon residency of the student:
| Undergraduate Tuition Rates | |
|---|---|
| Maine Residents | $260 per credit hour |
| Out of State & International | $703 per credit hour |
| *NEBHE Undergraduate | $442 per credit hour |
| Canadian Undergraduate | $260 per credit hour |
| Out of State Web | $390 per credit hour |
| Graduate Tuition Rates | |
|---|---|
| Maine Residents Graduate | $458 per credit hour |
| Non-Residential Online | $605 per credit hour |
| *NEBHE Graduate | $780 per credit hour |
| Canadian Graduate | $458 per credit hour |
*New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) rates apply to residents of New England states enrolled in eligible programs. For details, visit the NEBHE Programs tab.
Early College Rate
| On-Campus/Online | $149 per credit hour |
| Concurrent | $60 per credit hour |
| Bridge Academy | $40 per credit hour |
**Available only to eligible high school students. See Early College Rate page for details.
Key Information
- Direct Deposit: Students can enroll in direct deposit for refunds. Instructions are available here.
- Payment Plans: UMA offers payment plans to help students and families manage college costs.
- Multi-Campus Students: Students enrolled at other University of Maine campuses should check specific tuition, fees, and refund policies for those locations.
Tax Forms
- 1098-T Forms: Provided annually in January for tax reporting. Access instructions are available through the Student Center Portal. For questions, visit the FAQ page or call (207)-621-3131.
Important Notes
- Tuition, fees, and costs are reviewed annually by the University of Maine System Board of Trustees and may change before the start of classes.
- Changes to charges may occur due to university financial requirements, state actions, or other factors. By registering, students agree to these terms.
General Fees Summary
Fee Adjustments: Charges may change due to university needs, costs, or state actions. By registering, students agree to these terms. Tuition, fees, and costs are reviewed annually and may change before classes begin.
Mandatory Fees (Required for All Students)
- Unified Fees (All Locations): $34.00/credit hour – supports student services, facilities, and instructional technology.
- Web Online Fee: $12.00/credit hour – applies to all courses with online components (e.g. Hyflex, Web Synchronous, Hybrid).
- Student Activity Fee: $2.25/credit hour (Fall & Spring only) – Funds cultural, educational, and recreational activities
Differential Tuition
Differential Tuition will be charged in addition per credit hour for the following programs:
- Architecture (ARC): $210 per credit hour
- Computer Information Systems (CIS): $25 per credit hour
- Data Science (DSC): $25 per credit hour
- Cybersecurity (CYB): $55 per credit hour
- Information Systems Security (ISS): $55 per credit hour
- Dental Hygiene (DEH): $800 per credit hour
- Dental Assisting (DEA): $150 per credit hour
- Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA): $250 deposit and $150 per credit hour
Differential tuition replaces traditional course fees, therefore tuition waivers do not apply to differential tuition.
Student Health Insurance
Health Insurance Plan FY 2025:
- International students: automatically charged health insurance unless waived via Gallagher website by February 4th, 2025. For additional information, please click here.
- Program-Required Insurance: must maintain active insurance. Contact your program department for details.
Major Fees
Some degree majors require additional fees to cover costs specific to that major.
- Music Major Fee: $128.00/semester (Fall & Spring)
- Education Program Fee: $425.00 (one-time upon acceptance to EDU program).
- Nursing Program Fees (Fall/Spring only):
- Pre-licensure BSN: $750.00/semester
- Advanced Track BSN: $1,200.00/semester
- Second-Year Admits: $1,000.00/semester
- Veterinary Technology Program Fees:
- 3-Year AS: $700.00/semester
- 4-Year BS: $525.00/semester
Other Fees (charged when appropriate):
Advanced Deposit (non-refundable): $50
Late Payment Fee: $25 per month up to $100
Payment Plan (non-refundable): $30 per semester
Installment Payment Plan Late Fee: $25 per late installment
Non-Negotiable Check Fee: $25 per check
Reinstatement Fee (non-refundable): $50
Shelter Institute Posting Fee: $50 per test
*For a complete listing of exam fees, contact the Advising Office or visit Testing and Assessment
Course Fees
Approved course fees are hereby listed in their entirety for the 2024 Academic Year; not all courses may be offered during the current term. Please consult your Course Guide for current term course listings.
Course fees are applied to specific courses to assist with covering extraordinary costs associated with offering that course. Course fee amounts represent the flat fees charged per course, unless otherwise indicated. Course fees are not subject to reimbursement after the add/drop period. Please contact Student Financial Services for more information.
UMA Housing
UMA offers limited, affordable housing to full-time students attending the Augusta Campus. Located in Hallowell, just over the Augusta city line, the historic Stevens, Erskine, and Cleveland Halls are renovated and preserved buildings, set high on a hill facing the Kennebec River. Housing and meals are charged per semester.
| Stevens Hall FY 2025 Rates | Fall/Spring | Summer |
| Single Bedroom (in a multi-bedroom suite) | $4,076.00 | $2,717.00 |
| Double Bedroom (in a multi-bedroom suite) | $3,373.00 | $2,248.00 |
| Studio | $4,498.00 | $2,998.00 |
| Erskine Hall FY 2025 Rates | Fall/Spring | Summer |
| Single Bedroom (in a multi-bedroom suite) | $4,076.00 | $2,717.00 |
| Double Bedroom (in a multi-bedroom suite) | $3,373.00 | $2,248.00 |
| Studio | $4,498.00 | $2,998.00 |
| Cleveland Hall FY 2025 Rates | Fall/Spring | Summer |
| Single | $2,549.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Double/Bunked | $2,434.00 | $1,622.00 |
| Triple | $2,318.00 | $1,545.00 |
**Unlimited Meal Plan required for Cleveland Hall Residents.
Resident Meal Plans
UMA offers a choice of the meal plans below. Meal plans are charged per semester.
Unlimited Meal Plan $2,625.00
5 Meals/Week + $500 Meal Plan Dollars $1,407.00
50 Meals/Semester + $50 Meal Pan Dollars $651.00
NEBHE Programs
The New England Board of Higher Education’s Regional Student Program permits qualified residents of the New England states to study with reduced tuition in specified programs at New England public institutions of higher education. The following UMA programs are NEBHE-qualified for students from these states:
Associate Programs
| Applied Science | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Contemporary and Popular Music | CT,MA,NH,VT |
| Information & Library Science* | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Justice Studies | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Medical Laboratory Technology | VT |
| Mental Health and Human Services | NH,VT |
*Instruction delivered via distance education.
Bachelor’s Programs
| Applied Science (B.A.S.) | MA,VT |
| Architecture (B.Arch) | CT,RI,VT |
| Art | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Aviation | CT,NH,RI |
| Biology | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Contemporary and Popular Music | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Cybersecurity | MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Data Science | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Dental Hygiene | CT,MA,NH |
| Information and Library Sciences* | MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Justice Studies | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Mental Health and Human Services | CT,NH |
| Social Science | CT,MA,NH,RI,VT |
| Veterinary Technology | CT,RI,VT |
Canadian Residents: Please note that Canadian residents qualify for a reduced out-of-state tuition rate.
The entire NEBHE Tuition Break catalog, providing additional programs and institutions, is available here.