Paying for Southern Maine Community College
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee | $3,797 -1.99% | $6,677 -1.14% |
The 2023 tuition & fees of Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) are $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for out-of-state students. Its tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,814 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2022) at SMCC.
58% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,534. It could cover 67.90% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $13,531 for Maine residents and $16,411 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For the academic year 2022-2023, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Southern Maine Community College is $3,797 for Maine residents and $6,677 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -1.99% for Maine residents and decreased by -1.14% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($4,886) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,814.
The 2024 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for SMCC is $3,722 for Maine residents and $6,601 for out-of-state students which is a 1.1% decrease compared to 2023's rate.
It has been decreased by -1.99% for Maine residents and decreased by -1.14% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. 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.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | $3,874 | $6,754 | $12,868 |
| 2022-2023 | $3,797 | $6,677 | $12,868 |
| Change % 2022-2023 | -1.99% | -1.14% | 0.00% |
| 2023-2024 | $3,722 | $6,601 | $12,868 |
Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
Cost estimates for 2023-2024 are based on last year's rate of change.
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 tuition per credit hour is $94 for Maine residents and $190 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2021-2022 | $96 | $192 |
| 2022-2023 | $94 | $190 | |
| 2023-2024 | $92 | $188 |
The 2023 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2024 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Southern Maine Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Maine Community College | $3,797 | $6,677 |
| Central Maine Community College | $3,760 | $6,640 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | $3,687 | $6,567 |
| Eastern Maine Community College | $3,877 | $6,757 |
| York County Community College | $3,760 | $6,640 |
| Northern Maine Community College | $3,730 | $6,610 |
Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2023 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Southern Maine Community College.
Southern Maine Community College 2023 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $3,797 | $1,400 | $12,868 | $6,677 | $1,400 | $12,868 |
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