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Southern Maine Community College is a community college located in South Portland, Maine. It is one of seven colleges in the Maine Community College System. It was founded in 1946 as a day school known as the Maine Vocational Technical Institute. Today, the main campus is spread across an area of more than 75 acres overlooking Casco Bay. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
SMCC enrolls more than 5,000 full and part-time students. The athletics department of the college fields several men’s and women’s sports teams, nicknamed the Seawolves. The teams participate in a wide variety of sports like basketball, baseball, golf and soccer.
Southern Maine Community College can be found in South Portland, ME (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 photography and commercial art, 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 2007-2008, 5,113 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
http://www.smccME.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 87 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 72 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 70 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, computer engineering tech, HVAC tech |
| Business and Management | 66 | business management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 55 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical assistant, cardiovascular tech, surgical tech, pharmacy tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 52 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Media | 30 | digital communications |
| Construction Trades | 30 | construction, plumbing, electrician, masonry |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 19 | chef training |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | mental and social health services |
| Production Trades | 15 | machinist, welding |
| Education and Teaching | 15 | early childhood education |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 13 | dietetic technician, dietetics and clinical nutrition |
| Mechanics and Repair | 11 | automobile mechanics |
| Hospitality | 9 | hotel management |
| Science | 8 | marine biology, biotechnology |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 8 | applied horticulture |
| Office and Administration | 4 | office management |
| Transportation | 1 | construction equipment operation |
Number of programs and degrees for Southern Maine Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 556 | 31 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 21 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 5 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Southern Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 5,113 students (3,343 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 82% |
| Part-Time | 18% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 94% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
Southern Maine Community College offers campus housing for 415 of its 3,343 (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 | 2,526 | 1,706 | 68% | 1,145 | 67% |
| Men | 1,415 | 1,005 | 71% | 715 | 71% |
| Women | 1,111 | 701 | 63% | 430 | 61% |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,290 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,750 |
| Room and board | $ 7,746 |
| Room charge | $ 4,946 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,776 |
Financial Aid:
Southern Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 552500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 67 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $77,606 | 3 | $70,949 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $66,071 | 5 | $66,293 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $62,444 | 9 | $61,371 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $49,395 | 5 | $47,517 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $50,303 | 12 | $48,599 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $45,956 | 7 | $50,458 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $53,584 | 33 | $52,313 |
*: 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
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biotechnology
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
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(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% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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