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Southern Maine Community College, Maine

Overview of Southern Maine Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician and security and law enforcement.

Southern Maine Community College Selectivity

Southern Maine Community College does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Student Body

In 2005, 4,487 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Southern Maine Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Southern Maine Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine72registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse
Security And Law Enforcement71fire-fighting, criminal justice and police
Medical Assistant And Technician69radiographyer, cardiovascular tech, respiratory care tech, medical assistant, pharmacy tech, radiation therapist, surgical tech
Engineering Technician62computer engineering tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech, HVAC tech, drafting, electrical/electronic tech, environmental control tech
Liberal Arts54liberal arts and humanities
Construction Trades38construction, plumbing, electrician, masonry
Business And Management21business management
Education And Teaching20early childhood education
Cooking And Culinary Arts18chef training
Photography And Commercial Art17film and photography
Therapy And Counseling13mental and social health services
Hospitality11hotel management
Landscaping And Horticulture9applied horticulture
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8dietetic technician
Office And Administration5office management
Science1marine biology
Production Trades1machinist
Mechanics And Repair0automobile mechanics

Number of programs and degrees for Southern Maine Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree45834
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years3011
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years22

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Men59%
Women41%
Full-Time79%
Part-Time21%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White74%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races20%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1927%
20-2118%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-348%
35-396%
40-498%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Maine96%
New Hampshire2%
Massachusetts1%

Southern Maine Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time38 %

Southern Maine Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Southern Maine Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total2,2621,37061%1,06077%
Men1,21180967%62978%
Women1,05156153%43177%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (207) 741-5800

Southern Maine Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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

Southern Maine Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6035

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year4$63,0684$59,250
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year3$47,8470*
Instructorcalendar year5$44,3571*
All faculty totalcalendar year12$51,4666$55,567

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year24$53,1729$51,356
Associate professoracademic year5$41,5684$43,285
Assistant professoracademic year5$38,7558$34,683
Instructoracademic year9$39,9597$35,914
All faculty totalacademic year43$47,38128$41,579

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankshort term5$28,9690*
All faculty totalshort term5$28,9690*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Southern Maine Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

Southern Maine Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Southern Maine Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 4%Southern Maine Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 9%Southern Maine Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Southern Maine Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Southern Maine Community College % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in medical assistant and technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Southern Maine Community College % of degrees in medical assistant and technician
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Southern Maine Community College % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Southern Maine Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Southern Maine Community College % of degrees in construction trades
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Southern Maine Community College Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Southern Maine Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Southern Maine Community College Number of students
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Southern Maine Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Southern Maine Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Southern Maine Community College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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