South Portland, ME · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Maine Community College (in-state) | $4,156 | — |
| ME average | $22,741 | -82% |
| National average | $18,082 | -77% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,156 | $16,624 |
| Out-of-state | $7,036 | $28,144 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Southern Maine Community College ranks 5 by in-state tuition among the 28 ME colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 69% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Southern Maine Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Community College | $4,156 |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | $4,156 |
| Northern Maine Community College | $4,156 |
| Washington County Community College | $4,156 |
In-state tuition at Southern Maine Community College is $4,156 per year; out-of-state students pay $7,036.
Southern Maine Community College in-state tuition is 82% below the ME average of $22,741.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Southern Maine Community College is 77% below that.
$4,156 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Southern Maine Community College comes to about $16,624 for an in-state student and $28,144 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Southern Maine Community College ranks 5 out of the 28 ME colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.