Full-time tuition
In-state: $8,910;
Out-of-state: $26,250 (30 credit hours per year). See details and other costs
Financial aid
Average offer covers a large portion of tuition & fees.
In-state: nearly 100%;
Out-of-state: nearly 70%.
May include scholarships, grants, waiver, & work-study. Explore aid
Program duration
Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines
Program Highlights
Program requirements
The BS in Economics curriculum is recommended for students interested in a liberal arts education with a focus on business and quantitative skills.
Career opportunities
Our program will prepare you with critical thinking skills needed for a wide variety of careers in various domains, including business, academia, and nonprofits.
Committed faculty
Our faculty are approachable, experienced, and caring. They are well-connected to the broader community and help students to foster community-based relationships.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.
Planning for Law or graduate school?
You could save time and money in earning your Law degree or master’s degree. We offer Accelerated Graduate Pathways to the University of Maine School of Law and to our Master’s in Policy Planning, and Management program.
Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.