Southern Maine Community College
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(207)741-5500
School Highlights
- Southern Maine Community College serves 6,414 students (37% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 14%.
- Southern Maine Community College is the only community colleges within Cumberland County, ME.
- The nearest community college to Southern Maine Community College is York County Community College (29.9 miles away).
Top Placements
Southern Maine Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 332 teachers has declined by 29% over five years.
| Southern Maine Community College | (ME) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 332 staff | 40 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 6,414 students | 1,107 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,343 students | 421 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,071 students | 686 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% |
| % Black | 7% | 3% |
| % White | 79% | 86% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.26 |
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| College Completion Rate | 15% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,200 | $33,900 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, SoftballBaseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Choir Recreational Athletic Programs: Please check our website for the latest list of extracurricular opportunities. |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Southern Maine Community College is York County Community College (29.9 miles away).
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(207)646-9282 29.901,699 - 210 students | 31.20 Mi70 Middle Street
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Auburn, ME 04210
(207)755-5100 33.303,162 - 2,079 students | 49.20 Mi320 Corporate Dr
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603)427-7600 49.202,079 - 4,664 students | 52.20 Mi46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)621-3000 52.204,664
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