For Maine community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,020 per year for in-state students and $7,666 for out-of-state students (2025).
For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,369 per year.
The community college with the highest tuition in Maine is Husson University, with a tuition of $16,847.
The community college with the lowest tuition is Northern Maine Community College, with a tuition of $4,230.
Tuition Cost Range: $4,230
$16,847
Avg. Tuition Cost: $7,348
Maine Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2025)
College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #11.
Tuition: $4,230
($2,820 in-state
$5,640 out-state)
$5,640 out-state)
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
Rank: #22.
Tuition: $4,695
($3,345 in-state
$6,045 out-state)
$6,045 out-state)
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
Rank: #33.
Tuition: $4,830
($3,480 in-state
$6,180 out-state)
$6,180 out-state)
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
Rank: #44.
Tuition: $5,100
($3,750 in-state
$6,450 out-state)
$6,450 out-state)
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
Rank: #55.
Tuition: $5,160
($3,810 in-state
$6,510 out-state)
$6,510 out-state)
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
Rank: #66.
Tuition: $5,320
($3,880 in-state
$6,760 out-state)
$6,760 out-state)
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
Rank: #77.
Tuition: $5,344
($3,630 in-state
$7,058 out-state)
$7,058 out-state)
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
Rank: #88.
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Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $9,890
($9,890 in-state
$9,890 out-state)
$9,890 out-state)
70 Middle Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
Rank: #99.
Tuition: $12,068
($7,448 in-state
$16,688 out-state)
$16,688 out-state)
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
Rank: #1010.
Husson University
Private not-for-profit
Tuition: $16,847
($16,847 in-state
$16,847 out-state)
$16,847 out-state)
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average community college tuition in Maine?
The average tuition in Maine is approximately $4,020 per year for in-state students and $7,666 for out-of-state students (2025)
What are the most expensive community college in Maine?
The most expensive community college in Maine include Northern Maine Community College, Kennebec Valley Community College and York County Community College.
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