Southern Maine Community College
Southern Maine Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in South Portland, ME. Southern Maine Community College is accredited by .
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Southern Maine Community College is $4,156 for Maine residents and $7,036 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 5.38% from last year at SMCC.
- Total 7,900 students have enrolled in SMCC and, of that, 1,866 students enrolled online exclusively.
- SMCC offers 50 programs.
- The graduation rate of SMCC is 28% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Southern Maine Community College is $4,156 for Maine residents and $7,036 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 5.38% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Maine Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,880 | $6,760 |
| 2022 | $3,874 | $6,754 |
| 2023 | $3,797 | $6,677 |
| 2024 | $3,797 | $6,677 |
| 2025 | $4,156 | $7,036 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Southern Maine Community College offers 51 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Southern Maine Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 35 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 51 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 28 |
| Electrician | 20 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other) | 17 |
| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | 11 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 9 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 111 |
| Business Administration and Management | 109 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 103 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 40 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 37 |
Student Population
Total 7,900 students have enrolled to Southern Maine Community College. By gender, there are 3,381 male and 4,519 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.75 to 1.
Southern Maine Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,866 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| Asian | 192 | 85 | 107 |
| Black or African American | 853 | 391 | 462 |
| Hispanic | 375 | 161 | 214 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| White | 5,822 | 2,476 | 3,346 |
| Two or More Races | 308 | 133 | 175 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 216 | 78 | 138 |
| Total | 7,900 | 3,381 | 4,519 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Southern Maine Community College is 28% and the transfer-out rate is 16%. The average financial aid amount is $5,038 and 67% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 28% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Retention Rate | 57% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,038 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 107 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 275 |