Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Southern Maine Community College

Southern Maine Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in South Portland, ME, in a city setting. It enrolls about 5,675 students. 28% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $41,661.

Open

Acceptance

$11,086

Net price

5,675

Enrollment

28%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$11,086

Average net price

$4,156

In-state tuition

$7,036

Out-of-state tuition

$10,974

Room & board

$1,400

Books & supplies

$18,531

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

12%

Students with federal loans

$10,331

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,654

$30–48K

$10,090

$48–75K

$11,666

$75–110K

$12,946

$110K+

$14,660

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing26.7%

Humanities15.7%

Business11.1%

Mechanic & Repair Tech5.9%

Computer Science5.8%

Communications Tech5.8%

Criminal Justice5.6%

Construction Trades5.5%

Education5.1%

Engineering Tech3.4%

After Graduation

$41,661

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,780

Median earnings (6 yrs)

28%

Graduation rate

57%

Retention rate

66%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,542

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,675

Total enrollment

50%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

72%

Black

12%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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