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Southern Maine Community College can be found in South Portland, Maine (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Southern Maine Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician and security and law enforcement.
Southern Maine Community College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2005, 4,487 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at Southern Maine Community College attend part-time. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Southern Maine Community College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Southern Maine Community College
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106-1698
General Phone: (207) 741-5500
Admissions Phone: (207) 741-5800
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 741-5518
http://www.smccME.edu
Southern Maine Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 72 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 71 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 69 | radiographyer, cardiovascular tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Engineering Technician | 62 | computer engineering tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech, HVAC tech, drafting, electrical/electronic tech, environmental control tech |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Construction Trades | 38 | construction, plumbing, electrician, masonry |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | early childhood education |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 18 | chef training |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 17 | film and photography |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | mental and social health services |
| Hospitality | 11 | hotel management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 9 | applied horticulture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | dietetic technician |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management |
| Science | 1 | marine biology |
| Production Trades | 1 | machinist |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Maine Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 458 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Southern Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 4,487 students (3,032 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 79% |
| Part-Time | 21% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 96% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Southern Maine Community College offers campus housing for 127 of its 3,032 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of South Portland, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,262 | 1,370 | 61% | 1,060 | 77% |
| Men | 1,211 | 809 | 67% | 629 | 78% |
| Women | 1,051 | 561 | 53% | 431 | 77% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 741-5800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,370 |
| Room and board | $ 5,824 |
| Room charge | $ 2,678 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,146 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,306 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 552500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 741-5518
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 60 | 35 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $63,068 | 4 | $59,250 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $47,847 | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $44,357 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $51,466 | 6 | $55,567 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $53,172 | 9 | $51,356 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $41,568 | 4 | $43,285 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $38,755 | 8 | $34,683 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $39,959 | 7 | $35,914 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $47,381 | 28 | $41,579 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 5 | $28,969 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 5 | $28,969 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southern Maine Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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