Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME

Overall Completion Rate

27.7%

Working Student Success

29%

Transfer Out Rate

26.1%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.1%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
26.4%
Part-time Students
29%
First-time Students
29.7%
Transfer Students
29%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (29% vs 26.4% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 2,213 students

After 4 Years

18
Certificates
481
Associate Degrees
499
Total Awards
23%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

22
Certificates
558
Associate Degrees
580
Total Awards
26%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

25
Certificates
585
Associate Degrees
610
Total Awards
28%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

28%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
25%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 415
8-Year Rate: 33%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 141
8-Year Rate: 33%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 299
8-Year Rate: 32%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 158
8-Year Rate: 31%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,032
8-Year Rate: 29%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 1,121
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 617
8-Year Rate: 27%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 270
8-Year Rate: 27%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 22.3%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.