Southern Maine Community College
Southern Maine Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in South Portland, ME. Southern Maine Community College is accredited by .
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Maine Community College is $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at SMCC.
- Total 6,007 students have enrolled in SMCC and, of that, 1,831 students enrolled online exclusively.
- SMCC offers 51 programs.
- The graduation rate of SMCC is 21% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 37.6%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Southern Maine Community College is $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Maine Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,784 | $6,604 |
| 2021 | $3,880 | $6,760 |
| 2022 | $3,874 | $6,754 |
| 2023 | $3,797 | $6,677 |
| 2024 | $3,797 | $6,677 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southern Maine Community College offers 53 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Southern Maine Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 35 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 11 | 0 |
| Total | 53 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other) | 23 |
| Electrician | 21 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | 11 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 7 |
| Human Services | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 131 |
| Business Administration and Management | 91 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 77 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 49 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 28 |
Student Population
Total 6,007 students have enrolled to Southern Maine Community College. By gender, there are 2,608 male and 3,399 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.77 to 1.
Southern Maine Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,831 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Asian | 144 | 63 | 81 |
| Black or African American | 625 | 286 | 339 |
| Hispanic | 257 | 108 | 149 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 4,569 | 1,953 | 2,616 |
| Two or More Races | 198 | 83 | 115 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 137 | 67 | 70 |
| Total | 6,007 | 2,608 | 3,399 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southern Maine Community College is 21% and the transfer-out rate is 17%. The average financial aid amount is $5,793 and 53% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
| Retention Rate | 59% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,793 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 98 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 248 |