About Southern Maine Community College

Founded in 1946, Southern Maine Community College. is a college. Located in Maine, which is a city setting in Maine, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 5,932 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Southern Maine Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 97 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southern Maine Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southern Maine Community College.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
69%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
53%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
27%
“We bought the gear”
20%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
19%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
19%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
69%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
69%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
6%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
75%
“I feel extremely safe”
53%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
27%
“We bought the gear”
20%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
25%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
19%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
75%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
19%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
69%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
19%
“We only party on weekends”
6%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
69%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    17 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    14 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    18 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    18 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    18 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    18 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    18 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    18 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

Southern Maine Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Southern Maine Community College?

17 Students rated Southern Maine Community College

Lucas - 05/27/2024

Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) isn't the best college out there, but I cannot recommend it enough. The faculty and students are diverse, and can be hit or miss, like at any college. However, most colleges will charge you an arm and a leg for courses that will be the same at SMCC. You can go bankrupt majoring in something you aren't even sure you want to do for the rest of your life at any college, but you can explore your interests at at a low cost at SMCC. I dropped out of the University of Maine at Orono after wasting thousands of dollars in a major I hated. When I transferred to SMCC, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. After having the opportunity to explore classes in the arts and sciences through the Liberal Studies program, I rediscovered biology. Now that I've graduated, I'm transferring to the University of New England to major in biochemistry, and I couldn't be happier. Overall, don't write off SMCC just because it's a community college. Let it be a stepping stone in your academic career, and allow yourself the chance to explore your interests affordably. It's no Harvard, but it's a smart move for your finances and future.

Gimena - 04/09/2024

Southern Maine Community College allows for students to receive free education so that they have an equal opportunity as the person who does not have to worry about spending money on things they do not need. Although the school does not have the fancy new gear as a larger school, It provides the same resources and has smaller class sizes which allows for educational questions and learning.

Alex - 11/04/2019

This is a really good school that accommodates and accepts people of all ages. It’s mainly a commuter school so the community isn’t tightly knit but I’d say the student life is decent. I personally would never live in these dorms, they’re just too small for my liking. The food from the cafeteria is decent, but the campus cafe has horrible food. The campus itself is beautiful, being right on the coast, although it needs to be better maintained as weeds will soon take over certain areas. Overall, this is a great school for people looking to get their associates or take a couple classes for a great price.

Cassandra - 07/10/2019

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Southern Maine Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Southern Maine Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southern Maine Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I was allowed to go back in time and speak to my self as a high school senior I would advise my self to make more of an effort of applying for scholarships, I only recieved one scholarship and this caused my mother to have to work even harder so that I could afford my tuition and etc..

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    I have good relationships with my classmates we assist each other and support our diversity and study needs.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    That it is to fast paste and classes demand to much work from the students but that is probley the same with every school. The school is not that bad though. The wrost thing about the school would have to be the parking lot. The parking lot could use just a little help. I know it takes money, but all of the pot holes cost students money in repairs and we are already paying for school.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    When the beach is only thirty feet away, it's hard not to spend every minute between classes with your toes in the sand.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The addmissions department is very honest about the waiting period to get into the nursing program. I know that the program is full and not accepting students until fall of 2012. It helps to not play a guessing game when applying as to when I will get accepted and about how long it will take.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I researched the school before going there, so I don't really have any unknown questions at this point.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    What makes this school so wonderful is its complete diversity; there is not one type of person that could represent SMCC. I have classes with people from many different backrounds and beliefs, also a variety of ages. The type of person who would get the most of this school is someone who is willing to work hard to recieve a great education. This school allows a shy person to emerge by becoming involved in an array of opportunites. A person can take the initiative to organize any club or event they wish and are provided the support they would need.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for it's capability to inspire the kids that fell through the cracks in high school. It's teachers are known for switching students' mindset from having to do the work for someone else to wanting to do the work for themselves. It's known for the ocean it resides next to and how relaxing it is to get out of a tough class and take a walk on the beach. Lastly it's known for the diverse student and teacher backgrounds and how much of an influence it has in the classroom.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    Besides the price, the location and the prospective future it provides, the best thing about my school is the devotion in the eyes of the staff. The kind of stare, glance or blink that lets you know that you're not just a number. The staff at SMCC is an accumulation of people that care if those who can barely pay for college actually go. It makes all the difference when something goes wrong and you are about to quit when the person trying to help actually cares if you see it through. They won't let you give up.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe that no one should feel that they shouldnt attend this school, Southern Maine Community College is a very well rounded school. There is easily 30 or more different ethnicitys at SMCC, if you have a click you can find it at SMCC.

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  12. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    sports

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  13. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Burnouts. Somewhat

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  14. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag that I have made Dean's List three times since I started back in March of 2008. They are happy for me but I can tell that they get a little annoyed everytime I mention that I have made Deans List.

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

5,932

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

9%

Out-Of-State

90%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

15

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

6%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
80%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

83% of students attending Southern Maine Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 57% were awarded federal grants. While 47% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$6,520

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$9,238

Room and Board

17,158

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,785
$30 - $48K
$10,455
$48 - $75K
$12,805
$75 - $110K
$15,065
$110K & UP
$15,125

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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