Southern Maine Community College

Southern Maine Community College is a public two-year institution located in South Portland, Maine, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 8,693 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 21% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across a wide range of technical and healthcare disciplines. Programs include Electrician, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Construction Trades, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Network and System Administration/Administrator.

Located in South Portland, Maine, just across the Fore River from Portland, the college serves southern Maine's workforce needs in both technical trades and allied health. Its diverse program offerings position it as a key provider of career-focused credentials in the region.