Waterville, ME · Private nonprofit university · Town (remote)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $63,520 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $63,520 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,330 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $850 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $78,665 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $16,507 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $62,158 less than the sticker price — about 79% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (14) | Football (88), Lacrosse (60), Track & Field (45), Baseball (43), Rowing (40), Soccer (37), Ice Hockey (32), Swimming & Diving (26), Skiing (25), Cross Country (21), Basketball (18), Squash (15), Golf (12), Tennis (12) |
| Women’s varsity sports (14) | Lacrosse (45), Swimming & Diving (40), Track & Field (36), Field Hockey (32), Soccer (30), Ice Hockey (29), Rowing (29), Volleyball (25), Skiing (20), Softball (19), Squash (19), Cross Country (16), Basketball (15), Tennis (9) |
| Softball conference | NESCAC |
| Head softball coach | Terren Allen |
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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