Paying for Southern Maine Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $3,797 $6,677
The 2024 tuition & fees of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) are $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is same as last year (2023) at SMCC.
60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,869. It could cover 87.90% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $12,196 for Maine residents and $15,076 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Maine Community College is $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($5,159) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,822.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SMCC is $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.
SMCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$3,797 $6,677$12,868
2023-2024$3,797$6,677$12,868
Change % 2023-20240.00%0.00%0.00%
2024-2025$3,797$6,677$12,868

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SMCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $96 for Maine residents and $192 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$96$192
2023-2024$96$192
2024-2025$96$192

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,868. The Living costs stayed same compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
The SMCC's 2024 on-campus COA is $18,065 for state residents and $20,945 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $18,983 for state residents and $21,863 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At SMCC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$3,797
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$6,677
Room & Board$10,138$8,056
Personal Expenses$2,730$5,730
Books & Supplies$1,400
COA (In-State)$18,065$18,983
COA (Out-of-State)$20,945$21,863
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

SMCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Southern Maine Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to SMCC
In-StateOut-of-State
Southern Maine Community College$3,797$6,677
Central Maine Community College$3,864$6,744
Eastern Maine Community College$3,877$6,667
Kennebec Valley Community College$3,562$6,442
York County Community College$3,866$6,746
Northern Maine Community College$3,880$6,760
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