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$3,877Tuition
1,692Students
33%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,704Earnings
#10 in MainePublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,877
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,667
Average Net Price
$8,036
Students Receiving Financial Aid
28.0%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,932
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,474
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,209
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,293
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$120/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
45.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
14.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
28.0%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,545
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,262
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,673
$75,001 – $110,000 $10,111
$110,001+ $12,986

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $16,209 sticker price at Eastern Maine Community College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,545 annually after aid, while those from households making $110,000 or more pay $12,986. The school serves Maine's working class, with 98.98% of students coming from in-state.

For a typical two-year degree, students graduate with $11,293 in debt. That translates to monthly payments of $120, manageable against the $41,704 median salary graduates earn after a decade. The school keeps costs low through minimal institutional aid, with only 10.34% receiving grants averaging $6,121. Community colleges excel at affordability, and EMCC delivers on that promise.

Maine residents get the strongest value proposition here. In-state tuition of $3,877 makes this one of the most accessible pathways to career training in northern New England.

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