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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.
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Campus Location2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106-1698
USA
Main Tel: (207) 741-5500
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Southern Maine Community College HighlightsWhere Southern Maine Community College 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
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 594 | 32 | | 1-2 year certificate | 32 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Southern Maine Community College was 5,113 in 2007 (3,311 full-time equivalent). About 61% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 39% 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, 79% are full-time and 21% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,215 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,645 | | Room | $ 4,482 | | Board | $ 2,800 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 2,774 |
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.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 99 |
Housing and MealsSouthern Maine Community College provides on-campus housing for 135 of its 3,311 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
Southern Maine Community College Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 100% | | Women | 100% | | All | 100% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (64 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (42 awarded) - Construction Trades
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (24 awarded) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (20 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (71 awarded) - Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY (6 awarded) - Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (13 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (85 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (5 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (64 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (66 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (10 awarded) - Dietetic Technician (DTR)
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (37 awarded) - Film/Video and Photographic Arts
PRODUCTION TRADES (12 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE (2 awarded) - Biotechnology
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (72 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (26 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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