2024-2025 Estimated Annual Expenses for International Students

Below please find the estimated expenses for one academic year of study and residence at the University of Southern Maine.

Budget ItemUndergraduateGraduate
Your tuition will differ depending on your major. To find your Tuition Level visit USM’s differential tuition page. Your tuition will differ depending on your major. To find your Tuition Level visit USM’s graduate differential tuition page.
Tuition$27,030 (Level 1)
$28,690 (Level 2)
$30,300 (Level 3)
$16,680 (Level 1)
$17,688 (Level 2)
$18,684 (Level 3)
Academic Fees$2,910$1,104
Room & Board$11,830$15,700
Books & Supplies$1,200$1,200
Health Insurance$3,000$3,000
Personal Expenses$2,250$2,250
TOTAL COSTS$48,220 (Level 1)
$49,870 (Level 2)
$51,490 (Level 3)
$39,934 (Level 1)
$40,942 (Level 2)
$41,938 (Level 3)
The UG budget is based
on a full time load of
15 credits per semester &
Gorham campus double room
with meal plan.
The Graduate budget is
based on a full time load
of 6 credits per semester
& Portland commons two
person single apartment.