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South Portland, ME 04106-1698
p. 207-741-5500
w. www.smccME.edu
Southern Maine Community College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2667th overall and 21st in Maine
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
42.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,371 |
| Admission
Success rate |
100% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
24 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
54% / 38% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,785 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near South Portland, ME 04106-1698
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,473 (23,458 urban / 15 rural) |
| Households | 10,127 (2.27 people per house) |
| Families | 6,081 (2.85 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 240 |
| Pop. — Asian | 462 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 22 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 181 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 22,776 |
| Pop. — Other | 121 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Southern Maine Community College?
Ranks 1845th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,400 | $2,400 | $4,830 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $815 | $815 | $815 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $80 | $80 | $160 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,371 | $14,371 | $16,801 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,157 | $16,157 | $18,587 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,697 | $7,697 | $10,127 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,790  $3,215 |
$2,790  $3,215 |
$5,220  $5,645 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $1,100 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,728  $7,282 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,306  $2,774 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,994  $6,540 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,886  $5,302 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,306  $3,382 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,625 (984 male / 641 female) |
| Admitted | 1,619 (981 male / 638 female) |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,085 (662 male / 423 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 859 (537 male / 322 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 226 (125 male / 101 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 4,785 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Southern Maine Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion |  |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Southern Maine Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 135 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $4,482 |
| Board Fee | $2,800 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Southern Maine Community College Ranks 4160th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,610 | 317 |  39% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $950 | 290 |  36% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $735 | 6 |  1% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,702 | 371 |  46% |
| Any financial aid type | 501 |  62% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Southern Maine Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 7 | 2 | 9 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 88 | 57 | 145 |
Hispanic | 23 | 34 | 57 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 42 | 79 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 21 | 27 | 48 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,887 | 1,959 | 3,846 |
Race Unknown | 277 | 324 | 601 |
| Total | 2,340 | 2,445 | 4,785 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Southern Maine Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 51 | 85 | |
| 25 | 39 | 64 | |
| 4 | 47 | 51 | |
| 26 | 13 | 39 | |
| 28 | 9 | 37 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Southern Maine Community College Ranks 1992nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $49,698 ($50,062 male / $49,126 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 95 (58 male / 37 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 259 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $2,243,866 |
Southern Maine Community College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Southern Maine Community College is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study, Internships and Liberal Arts/Career Combination.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Southern Maine Community College.
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Culinary Arts/Related Services
- Physical Sciences:
- Oceanography
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Cardiovascular Technology, Medical Assistance, Medical Dietetics, Medical Radiologic Technology, Medical Transcription, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Practical, Nursing Assistance, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Film Production/Cinematography
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Marine/Aquatic Biology
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Accounting/Computer Science
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management, Hospitality Administration/Management, Information Processing/Data Entry, Office Management
- Security and Protective Services:
- Fire Protection/Safety Technology, Fire Science/Firefighting, Fire Services Administration, Law Enforcement Administration, Police Science
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
Again, for international students, the application fee is 20.
Southern Maine Community College Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 61% and Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, nevertheless did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty dollars regular application fee, twenty dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty dollars online application fee and point zero .
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Further, The regular application due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 30th of March. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 15th of July. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Southern Maine Community College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics.
Southern Maine Community College Students
The university is a Public, Community College, Technical College, Two-year, Coed, where 61 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Additionally, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Southern Maine Community College offers Associate degrees. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, seven hundred and twenty degree-seeking undergrads.
In fact, the school is located 3 miles from Portland, 120 miles from Boston.This school features the Suburban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.
Southern Maine Community College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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