Lewiston, ME · Private nonprofit university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $61,066 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $61,066 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,224 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $900 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $77,870 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $29,341 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $48,529 less than the sticker price — about 62% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (12) | Track & Field (154), Football (84), Lacrosse (50), Rowing (50), Baseball (35), Soccer (32), Swimming & Diving (31), Basketball (17), Tennis (15), Golf (11), Skiing (11), Squash (11) |
| Women’s varsity sports (13) | Track & Field (119), Rowing (51), Lacrosse (31), Soccer (30), Field Hockey (24), Swimming & Diving (21), Volleyball (20), Softball (17), Basketball (15), Skiing (10), Squash (10), Tennis (10), Golf (9) |
| Softball conference | NESCAC |
| Head softball coach | Kat McKay |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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