Real costs by state · Maine · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 6 Maine public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $10,020 and $24,372 per year — the lowest at University of Maine at Fort Kent. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $18,703 | $10,020 |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $19,113 | $10,229 |
| University of Southern Maine | $23,717 | $16,750 |
| University of Maine | $27,328 | $18,508 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $25,822 | $19,179 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $31,046 | $24,372 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
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