Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at University Of Southern Maine
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$28K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,000
=
Sticker Price
$23,717
$28K+$12K+$1,000=$23,717
Your Family Income
Sticker
$23,717
−
Your Aid
$11,167
=
Net Price
$12,550
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
University Of Southern Maine Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$23,717
Tuition and Fees
$27,944
Room and Board
$12,280
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$10,121
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$13,596
University Of Southern Maine Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,999
$30–48k
$10,847
$48–75k
$12,550
$75–110k
$16,750
$110k+
$19,180
Understanding Your Aid Package
University Of Southern Maine has a sticker price of $23,717 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $23,717/year
Average aid: $10,121 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,550/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$19,060
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $26,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$17,050
Debt Manageability
0.31x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,958
Earnings Growth
+6%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$2,542
69th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$29,640
25th %ile
$79,076
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about University Of Southern Maine Cost & Financial Aid
University Of Southern Maine's published tuition is $23,717 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $12,550—a difference of $11,167.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,999 at University Of Southern Maine. 28% of students receive Pell Grants.
University Of Southern Maine offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for University graduates is $19,060, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $202 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $19,180 at University—still $4,537 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
