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Southern Maine Community College

Southern Maine Community College, established in 1946, is situated in South Portland, Maine and is a part of the Maine Community College System. SMCC opened as a day college under the nickname of "Maine Vocational Technical Institute" in Augusta, Maine.

The campus covers an area of nearly 80 acres overlooking Casco Bay. It offers liberal studies programs and technical programs in several areas of study. The college is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • Applied Technology Division
  • Arts and Sciences Division
  • Health Sciences Division
  • Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, and Business Division
  • Public Safety Division

Southern Maine Community College hosts numerous recognized clubs and organizations including the Al-Kharizmi Math and Physics Club, the Multicultural & International Students’ Club, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and the Art Club. Credit enrollment as of fall 2006 recorded roughly 70 international students.

Campus Location

2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106-1698
USA
Main Tel: (207) 741-5500
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, landscaping and horticulture, photography and commercial art, construction trades, and engineering technician.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Large number of students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate55631
1-2 year certificate2110
< 1 year certificate52

Students

Student enrollment was 5,113 in 2007-2008 (3,343 full-time equivalent).

About 62% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 38% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 82% are full-time and 18% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,290
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,750
Room$ 4,946
Board$ 2,800
Books and supplies$ 1,100
Other$ 2,776

Financial Aid: Southern Maine Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  105

Housing and Meals

Southern Maine Community College provides on-campus housing for 415 of its 3,343 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men71%
Women63%
All68%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (66 awarded)

  • Business Administration and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (30 awarded)

  • Construction Trades
  • Electrician
  • Mason/Masonry
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (19 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (15 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (70 awarded)

  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

HOSPITALITY (9 awarded)

  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (8 awarded)

  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LIBERAL ARTS (87 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (11 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (30 awarded)

  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (55 awarded)

  • 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 (52 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (13 awarded)

  • Dietetic Technician (DTR)
  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded)

  • Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (8 awarded)

  • Biotechnology
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (72 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (17 awarded)

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

TRANSPORTATION (1 awarded)

  • Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Selected Careers of Interest

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