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Southern Maine Community College (SMCC)
- 2 Fort Road
- South Portland, ME 04106
- OPEID College Code: 00552500
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- General Phone: (207) 741-5500
- President: James O. Ortiz
- Website: www.smccME.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 5,113
- College Alias: SMCC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 984 | 641 | 1,625 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 981 (100%) | 638 (100%) | 1,619 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 662 (67%) | 423 (66%) | 1,085 (67%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 33% | 32% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,645 | $2,697 | $1,062 | $467 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 4.1% | 6.5% |
| Number in Default | 63 | 29 | 35 |
| Number in Repayment | 929 | 693 | 535 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,215 | $2,880 | $2,790 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,645 | $5,310 | $5,220 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,282 | $6,404 | $5,728 |
| Other Expenses | $2,774 | $2,774 | $3,306 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,540 | $6,540 | $5,994 |
| Other Expenses | $5,302 | $5,302 | $4,886 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,382 | $5,302 | $3,306 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,371 | $12,958 | $12,724 |
| Out of State | $16,801 | $15,388 | $15,154 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,157 | $15,622 | $14,570 |
| Out of State | $18,587 | $18,052 | $17,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,697 | $7,162 | $6,996 |
| Out of State | $10,127 | $9,592 | $9,426 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,113 Undergraduate: 5,113
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,493 Female: 2,620
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,493 Female: 2,620
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,400 Part-Time: 2,713
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,400 Part-Time: 2,713
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 20 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 51 | 1% |
| Black | 163 | 3% |
| Asian | 109 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 1% |
| White | 4,004 | 78% |
| Unknown | 692 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 112 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,159 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 982 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 776 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 700 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 377 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 295 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 418 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 203 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 82 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 596 | 218 | 378 |
| Faculty Status | 369 | 99 | 270 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 445 | 99 | 346 |
| Primarily Instruction | 444 | 99 | 345 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | - | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Other Professionals | 51 | 37 | 14 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 78 | 60 | 18 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 37 | 31 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 4 | 4 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 32 | 23 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,123 (77) | $51,931 (46) | $49,926 (31) |
| Professor | $59,966 (26) | $60,705 (18) | $58,303 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $47,902 (9) | $47,023 (5) | $49,002 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,733 (17) | $45,233 (7) | $44,383 (10) |
| Instructor | $47,432 (25) | $46,523 (16) | $49,047 (9) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,266 (16) | $61,376 (10) | $63,749 (6) |
| Professor | $70,200 (8) | $73,114 (4) | $67,285 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $58,550 (1) | - (-) | $58,550 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,166 (2) | $58,166 (2) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $51,954 (5) | $51,242 (4) | $54,803 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,093 (93) | $51,625 (56) | $50,288 (37) |
| Professor | $59,371 (34) | $60,545 (22) | $57,220 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $47,903 (10) | $47,023 (5) | $48,783 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,034 (19) | $45,757 (9) | $44,383 (10) |
| Instructor | $46,611 (30) | $45,604 (20) | $48,627 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 111 | 68 | 43 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 104 | 65 | 39 |
| Baseball | 21 | 21 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 23 | 12 |
| Golf | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Soccer | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 45%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | 55% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 23% |
| Unknown | 19% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 8 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
