Southern Maine Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Southern Maine Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in South Portland, Maine. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for other students on average. It offers 53 degree programs through 11 Certificate, 35 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $36,500.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME
Phone	207-741-5500
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,797 Out-of-State$6,677
Student Population »	6,007 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	18%
Transfer-out Rate	15%
Retention Rate	59% (Full-time) 45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,869
Students to Faculty	20:1 (5.00%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,500

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for out-of-state students at Southern Maine Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,658) over public community colleges in Maine.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southern Maine Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Maine community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Maine Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,797	$6,677
Books & Supplies	$1,400
On-Campus Living Costs	$12,868
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,786
Average Financial Aid	$5,869
Cost of Attendance	$18,065	$20,945
After Financial Aid	$12,196	$15,076
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$36,500

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Maine Residents	Out-of-State Students
Southern Maine Community College	$3,797	$6,677
Public Community Colleges in Maine	$3,790	$6,658
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southern Maine Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 11 Certificate, 35 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	11	35	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Agriculture

what is Agriculture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Science	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Network and System Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Composite Materials Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	131 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biotechnology	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Human Services	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/Technologist	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Dietetic Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	77 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	91 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 6,007 students at Southern Maine Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 2,382 male students and 3,053 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	5,435	1,779	3,656
Male Students	2,382	914	1,468
Female Students	3,053	865	2,188

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southern Maine Community College, there are 6,007 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 3,487 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,831 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,656 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	6,007
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,831
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,656
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	2,520