Eastern Maine Community College set tuition and fees at $4,156 for in-state students in 2024, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
This places the college as the ninth most expensive public institution in Maine for that year.
Tuition and fees for in-state students increased by $279 compared to the previous year.
Out-of-state students enrolled in 2024 paid $7,036, marking a $369 rise from the prior year.
In the 2023-24 school year, graduate and undergraduate students received more than $256 billion in financial aid.
The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, growing by approximately 4% every year. In-state students can expect to spend nearly $10,000 on tuition alone per year at a public, 4-year post-secondary school. Meanwhile, out-of-state tuition averages $28,386.
Student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging nearly $29,000 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
| City | Institution Name | College costs |
|---|---|---|
| Castine | Maine Maritime Academy | $15,158 |
| Orono | The University of Maine | $13,326 |
| Portland | The University of Southern Maine | $12,090 |
| Farmington | The University of Maine at Farmington | $11,308 |
| Machias | The University of Maine – Machias | $10,050 |
| Fort Kent | The University of Maine at Fort Kent | $9,420 |
| Presque Isle | The University of Maine at Presque Isle | $9,402 |
| Augusta | The University of Maine at Augusta | $8,888 |
| Wells | York County Community College | $4,156 |
| Calais | Washington County Community College | $4,156 |
| Presque Isle | Northern Maine Community College | $4,156 |
| South Portland | Southern Maine Community College | $4,156 |
| Fairfield | Kennebec Valley Community College | $4,156 |
| Bangor | Eastern Maine Community College | $4,156 |
| Auburn | Central Maine Community College | $4,140 |
Information in this article was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
