Southern Maine Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Southern Maine Community College is a public community college in South Portland, Maine, serving roughly 5,675 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,086 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,156. Student demographics in federal data include White (72.2%) and Black or African American (12.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,156
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,086 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,675 50.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.19%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 33.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 25.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,921
- Room & Board: $10,974 annual estimate
Southern Maine Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Southern Maine Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Southern Maine Community College?
Southern Maine Community College is located in South Portland, ME (ZIP 04106-1698).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Southern Maine Community College public or private?
Southern Maine Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Southern Maine Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,156 in-state, $7,036 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,086.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,654 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,090 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,666 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,946 |
| $110,001+ | $14,660 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,624.
How big is Southern Maine Community College?
Total enrollment: 5,675 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 9,921 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Maine Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.19%.
First-year retention: 57.3%.
What do graduates of Southern Maine Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,780 six years after entry; $41,661 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,331.
29.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Southern Maine Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (127 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (94 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (86 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (41 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (40 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (39 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (37 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (36 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (35 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Southern Maine Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.19%; median earnings $41,661 at 10 years; net price $11,086. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,156
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Southern Maine Community College was $4,156.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,086
2024 Value
In 2024 Southern Maine Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,086.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,344 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,086 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,144 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,974 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,530 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,120 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Southern Maine Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.81% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Southern Maine Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Southern Maine Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,634 | $6,274 | $11,395 |
| 2014 | $3,755 | $6,455 | $11,289 |
| 2015 | $3,694 | $6,394 | $11,517 |
| 2016 | $3,760 | $6,520 | $11,405 |
| 2017 | $3,710 | $6,470 | $10,650 |
| 2018 | $3,770 | $6,590 | $10,521 |
| 2019 | $3,784 | $6,604 | $10,647 |
| 2020 | $3,880 | $6,760 | $10,703 |
| 2021 | $3,874 | $6,754 | $9,921 |
| 2022 | $3,797 | $6,677 | $8,710 |
| 2023 | $3,797 | $6,677 | $11,638 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Southern Maine Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,675 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.2%), Black or African American (12.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.0%). About 29.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Southern Maine Community College in 2024 is 5,675 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,921 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
13.86% 100% Completion Time
28.19% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 13.86% of students graduating from Southern Maine Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20% male / 80% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Southern Maine Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,331 Median Student Debt
$41,661 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
839.50% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Southern Maine Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 38 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 127 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 94 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 86 completions
4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 41 completions
5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 40 completions
6. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 39 completions
7. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 37 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 36 completions
9. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 35 completions
Most popular programs at Southern Maine Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Southern Maine Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Southern Maine Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 25.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,954
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,542
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Southern Maine Community College is a public institution located in South Portland, ME, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 5,675 students. Student body composition includes White (72.2%), Black or African American (12.4%), Hispanic or Latino (5.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.19%. Approximately 29.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
South Portland, ME 04106-1698
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.19% graduation rate at Southern Maine Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Maine Community College located?
Southern Maine Community College is located in South Portland, ME.
How much does Southern Maine Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,156 and average net price is $11,086 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,974 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Southern Maine Community College?
Southern Maine Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,921 students, White (72.2%), Black or African American (12.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Southern Maine Community College?
About 39.1% of students at Southern Maine Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Southern Maine Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,780 six years after entry and $41,661 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Maine Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Southern Maine Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,331.
Is Southern Maine Community College public or private?
Southern Maine Community College is a public institution located in South Portland, ME.
Is Southern Maine Community College an HBCU?
No. Southern Maine Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Southern Maine Community College a tribal college?
No. Southern Maine Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Southern Maine Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Southern Maine Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.0%).
Is Southern Maine Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Southern Maine Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maine college costs
- Maine colleges by ROI
- Maine trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maine
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.