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Community-college tuition in Maine

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Maine, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Maine.

  1. Maine College of Health ProfessionsLewiston, ME$20,952
  2. Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor, ME$4,156
  3. Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME$4,156
  4. Northern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle, ME$4,156
  5. Southern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME$4,156
  6. York County Community CollegeWells, ME$4,156
  7. Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn, ME$4,140

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Maine community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Maine report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Maine, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Maine resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.