Southern Maine Community College — tuition $2,880 in-state, $5,760 out-of-state
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (D)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
40/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B
67/100
Prestige
F
28/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
7,205
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,762
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Southern Maine Community College ▼
26%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Southern Maine Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$41,661
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,780
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,331
Median debt at graduation
28.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
29.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 74th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Southern Maine Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Southern Maine Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $533,882
Avg rent near campus: $2,611/mo — vs ~$813/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 04092 (4.0% cap, Westbrook)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$2,880
$5,760
Room
$7,316
Board
$3,658
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$18,065
$20,945
Financial Aid
90%
Receive Any Aid
38%
Receive Pell Grants
20%
Take Out Loans
$9,762
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$9,441
$30,001 - $48,000
$10,885
$48,001 - $75,000
$12,767
$75,001 - $110,000
$15,659
$110,001+
$15,949
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,844 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person45%
Hybrid (Some Online)31%
Fully Online24%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)57%
25-64 (Adult)23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southern Maine Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Southern Maine Community College?
Tuition at Southern Maine Community College is
$2,880 for in-state students
and $5,760 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,762.
What is the graduation rate at Southern Maine Community College?
The graduation rate at Southern Maine Community College is 21%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Southern Maine Community College a good school?
Southern Maine Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Southern Maine Community College?
Southern Maine Community College has a total enrollment of 7,205 students.
Is there rental demand near Southern Maine Community College?
Yes! Approximately 26% of students at Southern Maine Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,844 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the South Portland area.
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