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FY 26 Tuition & Housing Charges
Tuition rates are assessed by credit hour and vary depending upon residency of the student:
| Undergraduate Tuition Rates | |
|---|---|
| Maine Residents | $268 per credit hour |
| Out of State & International | $724 per credit hour |
| *NEBHE Undergraduate | $469 per credit hour |
| Canadian Undergraduate | $268 per credit hour |
| Out of State Web | $469 per credit hour |
| Graduate Tuition Rates | |
|---|---|
| Maine Residents Graduate | $472 per credit hour |
| Non-Residential Online | $623 per credit hour |
| *NEBHE Graduate | $826 per credit hour |
| Canadian Graduate | $472 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)
- Academic Support Fee: $53.00/credit hour – supports student services, facilities, and instructional technology.
- Student Activity Fee: $2.25/credit hour (Fall & Spring only) – Funds cultural, educational, and recreational activities
Differential Program Fees
Differential program fees are designed to replace or offset traditional course fees:
- Architecture (ARC): $210.00 per credit hour
- Computer Information Systems (CIS): $30.00 per credit hour
- Data Science (DSC): $30.00 per credit hour
- Cybersecurity (CYB): $60.00 per credit hour
- Information Systems Security (ISS): $60.00 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
- Aviation (AVI): $50.00 per credit hour
Differential program fees are designed to replace or offset traditional course fees, therefore tuition waivers do not apply.
Student Health Insurance
Health Insurance Plan FY 2026: An annual health insurance charge of $4,863.00 will be payable to Gallagher Health upon enrollment..
- International students: automatically charged health insurance unless waived via Gallagher website by September 15th, 2025. For additional information, please click here. The coverage period is from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026.
- Program-Required Insurance: must maintain active insurance. Contact your program department for details.
Major and Program Fees
Some degree majors require additional fees to cover costs specific to that major.
- Music Major Fee: $135.00/semester (Fall & Spring)
- Education Program Fee: $500.00 (one-time upon acceptance to EDU program).
- Nursing Program Fees (Fall/Spring only):
- Pre-licensure BSN: $813.00/semester
- Advanced Track BSN: $1,300.00/semester
- Second-Year Admits: $1,083.00/semester
- Veterinary Technology Program Fees:
- 3-Year AS: $840.00/semester
- 4-Year BS: $630.00/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
Athletic Fee: $150.00 charged to student athletes
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
Book and Supply Charges:
Book and supply charges are only added to student accounts if a student receives a third party book voucher or financial aid book voucher through the eCampus bookstore, or if a student chooses “opt-in,” to Inclusive Access.
- Financial aid book vouchers are only available for eligible students. Please, contact the Financial Aid office for details and requirements for financial aid book vouchers.
- Third Party book vouchers are available if a student has a third party payer who submits a purchase order stipulating that the third party will cover up to a maximum amount for books and supplies.
- Inclusive Access refers to digital packages of course materials that are related to specific courses. The materials are all digital and are sold at a discounted price. These materials are available for courses that are Inclusive Access eligible. Please, look to receive a link to “opt-in,” to purchase Inclusive Access materials the week prior to the start of classes if you are enrolled in an Inclusive Access eligible course. The IA Guide outlines steps for students if they are in an Inclusive Access course. For further questions regarding Inclusive Access, please contact iasupport@ecampus.com.
Course Fees
Approved course fees are hereby listed in their entirety for the 2026 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 2026 Rates | Fall/Spring | Summer |
| Single Bedroom (in a multi-bedroom suite) | $4,239.00 | $2,717.00 |
| Double Bedroom (in a multi-bedroom suite) | $3,508.00 | $2,248.00 |
| Studio | $4,678.00 | $2,998.00 |
| Erskine Hall FY 2026 Rates | Fall/Spring | Summer |
| Single Bedroom (in a multi-bedroom suite) | $4,239.00 | $2,717.00 |
| Double Bedroom (in a multi-bedroom suite) | $3,508.00 | $2,248.00 |
| Studio | $4,678.00 | $2,998.00 |
| Cleveland Hall FY 2026 Rates | Fall/Spring | Summer |
| Single | $2,651.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Double/Bunked | $2,531.00 | $1,622.00 |
| Triple | $2,411.00 | $1,545.00 |
| Best Western Hotel 2026 Rates | Fall/Spring | Summer |
| Hotel Room | $4,218.00 | NA |
**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 $3,000.00 (Cleveland)
5 Meals/Week + $500 Meal Plan Dollars $1,525.00 (Stevens/Erskine)
14 Meals/Week $2,200.00 (Best Western)
50 Meals/Semester + $50 Meal Pan Dollars $675.00 (Voluntary)
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.