Southern Maine Community College

2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME, 04106-1698 - View a map of this school Map

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Southern Maine Community College empowers students to respond to a changing world and enhances economic and cultural development in Southern Maine by providing a variety of educational opportunities and partnerships. ...

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  • Southern Maine Community College
  • Community College Avg.
County Cumberland County, ME -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,695 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 2,959 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 5,654 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 400 students 229 students
Tuition 82 -
Tuition Notes Out-of-state = $164 -
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 62% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 39% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,610 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 36% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $950 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 1% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $735 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 46% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,702 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Southern Maine Community College is a great place to begin your college education and build a foundation for your future. The College provides high quality, results-oriented education in Applied Technologies, Arts and Sciences, Business and Computers, Health Sciences, and Public Safety.
  • As Maine's largest community college, we offer a wide variety of excellent programs that will prepare you to begin an exciting career immediately upon graduation or allow you to continue your education at a four-year college or university. Credits earned at Southern Maine Community College transfer to colleges and universities across the country. A joint admissions agreement with the University of Southern Maine (USM) allows students admitted to Southern Maine Community College guaranteed acceptance to a program at USM with junior status once they have graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Studies.
  • Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) opened in 1946 as a day school in Augusta, Maine, under the name of "Maine Vocational Technical Institute" for returning World War II veterans. An increasing enrollment and the rapid growth of various technologies necessitated more comprehensive facilities. During the summer of 1952, the Institute was moved to the site of the former Fort Preble in South Portland, where it assumed the name of Southern Maine Vocational Institute.
  • The campus sits on a beautiful 80 acre site overlooking Casco Bay three miles from downtown Portland. There are about 40 buildings including both modern and traditional historic structures. We have our own athletic fields, a modern gymnasium, a sandy beach and a fully functional lighthouse!
  • SMCC offers about 40 different academic programs. Most are career oriented and offer a two year Associate Degree preparing students for immediate employment. We also offer a two year Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies with various concentrations for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college. Some one-year certificate programs are offered as well.
  • Profile last updated: 03/24/2009.

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