Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
Public two-year college in South Portland, ME that costs an average of $11,277 a year after financial aid and graduates 23% of full-time students.
PublicSmall city5,675 undergraduates
Cost of SMCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $20,673 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,156 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,036 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,040 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,277 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,220 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,349 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,522 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,034 |
| $110,001+ | $15,680 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SMCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 57% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,928 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,636 |
| Rank in Maine (earnings) | 1st of 7 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $119 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 31% |
| Students with federal loans | 9.3% |
Majors and programs at SMCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 43 | $59,740 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 45 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 8 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 26 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 39 | — | — |
| Human Services | 21 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 20 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | — | — |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | 1 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (31)
Similar colleges in Maine
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | $5,388 | — | $45,995 |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | $8,127 | — | $46,579 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | $7,256 | — | $46,874 |
| York County Community College | Wells | $3,013 | — | $45,918 |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | $7,369 | — | $44,952 |
| Beal University | Bangor | $49,163 | — | $43,193 |
About SMCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | South Portland, ME |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 5,675 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | smccme.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does SMCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $20,673 a year (tuition and fees: $4,156 in-state, $7,036 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,277 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,220.
How much do SMCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $48,636 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 7 similar colleges in Maine.
What is SMCC's graduation rate?
23% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 57% of first-year students return for a second year.