Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is a public 2-year community college located in South Portland, Maine, with a second campus in Brunswick on the scenic Midcoast. Founded in 1946, SMCC serves approximately 8,700 students with associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs across healthcare, business, technology, maritime studies, and the liberal arts. The college's oceanfront South Portland campus, situated near the vibrant greater Portland area, and its Midcoast Brunswick campus provide students with access to Maine's growing economy in healthcare, technology, tourism, and marine industries. SMCC's SeaWolves compete in USCAA athletics, with Wolfie the SeaWolf serving as the beloved campus mascot. SMCC's open admissions policy, among the most affordable tuition rates in New England, and robust student support services—including advising, tutoring, and career counseling—ensure students of all backgrounds can succeed. The college offers transfer pathways to the University of Maine System and other four-year institutions, making SMCC an excellent and cost-effective starting point for students pursuing bachelor's degrees in the Pine Tree State.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$6677
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,036
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
