by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Southern Maine Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southern Maine Community College ran $4,156 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $7,036. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees came to $1,276 in-state and $1,276 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $1,276 | $1,276 |
| Total | $4,156 | $7,036 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Southern Maine Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Southern Maine Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Southern Maine Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Southern Maine Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Southern Maine Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| One Year Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,880 | $5,760 |
The following chart shows how tuition at SMCC has changed across the reported years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.49%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $4,259. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.41%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,135.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,259 | $7,135 |
| In 2 Years | $4,365 | $7,235 |
| In 3 Years | $4,473 | $7,337 |
| In 4 Years | $4,584 | $7,440 |
| In 5 Years | $4,698 | $7,545 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $29,147, compared with about $17,681 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Southern Maine Community College, go to the Southern Maine Community College Financial Aid page.
