Northern Maine Community College Tuition & Cost

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How Much Does It Cost to Attend?

In State Maine Resident Sticker Price

$20,734

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$23,614

Breakdown

In State Costs for Northern Maine Community College
  • Tuition $4,156
  • Books and Supplies $1,400
  • Other Fees $1,276
  • Room and Board $8,598
  • Budget for Other Expenses $5,304
  • Total One Year Cost $20,734

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Northern Maine Community College for undergraduate students residing in Maine is $4,156. Room and board charges total $8,598 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,400 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $1,276 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $5,304 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Northern Maine Community College full time should expect a total annual cost of $20,734.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Northern Maine Community College is $7,036 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $8,598 for room and board, $1,400 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $1,276. Students are advised to budget $5,304 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $23,614. This figure is 13.9% higher than what Maine residents pay.

Housing Costs

On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $8,598 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in Presque Isle should budget at least this amount.

Books and Supplies

The estimated annual cost for books and educational supplies is $1,400.

Other Living Expenses

If living on-campus, students should budget for $5,304 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $6,094 in other miscellaneous living expenses.

All price data is sourced from the IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Northern Maine Community College for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $8,135* in 2023/2024. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses.

Average Net Price 2023/2024

$8,135

Below is the average net price by student family income.

Net Price by Income Northern Maine Community College
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$6,750
$30,001 to $48,000$5,629
$48,001 to $75,000$8,214
$75,001 to $110,000$10,220
$110,000+$13,068

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Northern Maine Community College, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that your net price will fluctuate based on factors such as family income, assets and individual financial need. Net price is the out-of-pocket total cost that students end up paying or financing though student loans.

*Reported Average Annual Net Price for students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.

Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.

Financial Aid

95% of full-time undergrad Northern Maine Community College received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $7,495 per student during the 2023/2024 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back.

Pell Grants

66 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2023/2024 was $5,381. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Northern Maine Community College, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Student Loans

14% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,920.

Financial Aid Northern Maine Community College
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $7,495 95%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $1,912 51%
Pell Grants $5,381 66%
Other Federal Grants $665 19%
State and Local Grants $2,650 94%
Federal Student Loans $4,920 14%
Other Student Loans $0 0%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2023/2024

Financial Aid Mix - $20,734 In-State Total Cost

CollegeSimply has modeled example payment coverage for the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $20,734. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.

Grants 49%
Loans 32%
Out of Pocket 20%

Grants and Scholarships

49% - $7,495

Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, Northern Maine Community College or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.

Federal Student Loans

32% - $4,920

Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.

Out of Pocket Cost

20% - $3,015

Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it really could cost you out of pocket to go to Northern Maine Community College, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $16,270. The loan balance of $16,270 is a two year multiple of the $8,135 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $185 could be required to pay off your student loan. The total of all payments including interest would sum $22,188.98.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 6.52%.

Example student loan for Northern Maine Community College
Example Loan $16,270
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 6.52%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $184.91
Total Interest Paid $5,918.98
Sum of All Loan Payments $22,188.98

Student Loan Affordability

In order to afford student loan payments and still meet all your other costs of living, it is recommended not to borrow more than you can pay back using 10% of your monthly income earned after graduation. If you're considering attending Northern Maine Community College, should consider if it will be realistic to make the post graduation loan payments based on your expected salary.

Using the 10% of salary threshold, an annual income of $22,188.98 would be needed to afford a $184.91 monthly payment in the example $16,270.00 loan modeled above. This assumes a repayment over 10 years. You can change the terms of this example loan using the student loan calculator below. View statistics about Northern Maine Community College student loan debt and graduate salaries under student outcomes.

Projected 2 Year Degree Price

2 Year Sticker Price

$41,468
Projected degree price by year for Northern Maine Community College
Year Maine Residents Non Residents
1 $20,734 $23,614
2 $22,699 $25,851

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 2 year associate degree and living expenses at Northern Maine Community College to be $41,468 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 9.5% annual increase over the next 2 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Tuition Details

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Northern Maine Community College
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Maine Residents $96 $288 $384
Out of State Residents $192 $576 $768

Estimated cost for a class at Northern Maine Community College based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Northern Maine Community College versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

Northern Maine Community College Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No

Tuition History

Historical in-state and out-of-state tuition and price increases for Northern Maine Community College.

Tuition history for Northern Maine Community College
Year In-State Out-of-state Annual Increase
2023 $2,880 $5,760 0%
2022 $2,880 $5,760 0%
2021 $2,880 $5,760 0%
2020 $2,880 $5,760 2.1%
2019 $2,820 $5,640 0%
2018 $2,820 $5,640 2.2%
2017 $2,760 $5,520 0%
2016 $2,760 $5,520 2.2%
2015 $2,700 $5,400 0%
2014 $2,700 $5,400 2.3%
2013 $2,640 $5,280 2.3%
2012 $2,580 $5,040 2.4%
2011 $2,520 $5,040 -21.7%
2010 $3,220 $5,740 2.2%
2009 $3,152 $5,612 4.5%
2008 $3,015 $5,445 2.6%
2007 $2,940 $5,370 6.2%
2006 $2,769 $5,199 19.5%
2005 $2,318 $4,748 2.5%
2004 $2,262 $4,692 0%
2003 $2,262 $4,692 0%
2002 $2,262 $4,692 0%
2001 $2,262 $4,692 0%
2000 $2,262 $4,692 0%
1999 $2,262 $4,602 3.9%
1998 $2,177 $4,547 4.3%
1997 $2,088 $4,398 4.5%
1996 $1,998 $4,188 6.3%
1995 $1,879 $3,949 5.9%
1994 $1,775 $3,755 -1.2%
1993 $1,796 $3,410 12%
1992 $1,604 $3,284 4.8%
1991 $1,531 $2,731 18.4%
1990 $1,293 $2,293

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161484.

Last updated: August 2026