Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME · Public two-year · City: Small
7,205undergraduates
$9,762average net price per year
21%finish in 3 years
59%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
37 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (9)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Associate (12 awarded)
- Dietetic Technician Associate (8 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Associate (15 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate (36 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (28 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (12 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (86 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (7 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (4 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (127 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (2)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (94 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Associate (5 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (35 awarded)
- Computer Science Associate (11 awarded)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator Associate (17 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (3)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (30 awarded), Associate (10 awarded)
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Associate (12 awarded)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting Certificate (under 1 year) (22 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
Construction trades (3)
- Building Construction Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
- Electrician Certificate (1-2 years) (23 awarded)
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber Certificate (1-2 years) (9 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Associate (39 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (2)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Associate (13 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (26 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Certificate (1-2 years) (12 awarded), Associate (14 awarded)
Education (3)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Associate (11 awarded)
- Education, General Associate (13 awarded)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biotechnology Associate (4 awarded)
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Associate (15 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist Certificate (under 1 year) (8 awarded)
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist Associate (11 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (1)
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Associate (17 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (1)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Associate (9 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Associate (4 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $3,797
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $6,677
- Housing and food on campus
- $10,138
- Books and supplies
- $1,400
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,730
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $18,065
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $20,945
- Total cost living at home
- $11,163
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $9,441 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $10,885 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $12,767 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $15,659 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,949 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 90%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 90%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,141
- Got a grant from the college
- 32%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,240
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 25%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 20%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,758
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 8%
- Finished in 3 years
- 21%
- Finished in 4 years
- 33%
- Transferred to another college
- 17%
- Came back for year two
- 59%
| Pell grant students | 19% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 25% |
| Neither | 24% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 375 | 19% |
| Men | 360 | 23% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 | 25% (small group) |
| Asian | 19 | 26% (small group) |
| Black | 63 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 29% |
| White | 577 | 21% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 20% |
| Race unknown | 7 | 14% (small group) |
| International | 5 | 60% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,032 | 29% | 23% |
| Started here, part-time | 512 | 23% | 19% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 299 | 32% | 34% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 370 | 26% | 30% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 7,205
- Undergraduates
- 7,205
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,941
- Part-time undergraduates
- 4,264
- Students per faculty member
- 19 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 94%
- From out of state
- 6%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 23%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 24%
| Women | 56% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 76% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME, 04106-1698
- County
- Cumberland County
- Part of
- Maine Community College System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NSCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.