Southern Maine Community College
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is located in South Portland, Maine. SMCC was established in 1946 and is a part of the Maine Community College System. This school serves over 7,000 students and is a public two-year institution. It offers students plenty of options by having a lot of academic programs. SMCC has associate degree programs, diploma programs, and technical certificate programs for students to pursue. All of the programs are designed to help students advance their career prospects. This school even has an athletics program for students to participate in. There are a number of different men's and women's team sports available for students to choose from.
The SMCC nursing program is one of the best options for prospective nurses in the area. Nursing students will be able to take advantage of this associate degree in nursing program to get a really thorough education. It offers students a chance to increase their knowledge while learning all of the practical and technical skills that nurses rely on every single day. This nursing program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing and it is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This school also has options for LPN's to pursue becoming an RN, as well as bachelor degree transfer partnerships for RN graduates.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students5,972 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 58 |
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Nursing schools located within 88 miles radius of Southern Maine Community College
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Central Maine Community College
34 miles away |
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Great Bay Community College
49 miles away |
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Lakes Region Community College
62 miles away |
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NHTI - Concord's Community College
72 miles away |
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Northern Essex Community College
72 miles away |
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Kennebec Valley Community College
72 miles away |
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White Mountains Community College
75 miles away |
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Manchester Community College
76 miles away |
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North Shore Community College
82 miles away |
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Nashua Community College
88 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 03/12/2003 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1989 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $92/credit | |
| In State Students | $92/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $184/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,140 | $4,140 | $8,280 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,440 | $6,440 | $12,880 |
| BSN | 125 | $11,500 | $11,500 | $23,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of Southern Maine Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 53% | $4,034 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $1,215 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $1,445 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $1,078 |
| Federal Student Loans | 43% | $4,120 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $6,090 |
$11,376
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,716 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,131 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,148 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,032 |
| Over $110,000$15,742 |
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Student Population
5,972
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,255
Women
2,717
Men
40%
Full-time
60%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
80% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maine state board of nursing.
