Northern Marianas College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Northern Marianas College is a public community college in Saipan, MP, enrolling about 1,225 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,789 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,038. Student demographics in federal data include Asian (41.0%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (35.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,038
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,789 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,225 71.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
- First-Generation Students: 49.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 31.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 50.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,393
- Room & Board: $6,800 annual estimate
Northern Marianas College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northern Marianas College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northern Marianas College?
Northern Marianas College is located in Saipan, MP (ZIP 96950-1250).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Northern Marianas College public or private?
Northern Marianas College is a Public institution.
How much does Northern Marianas College cost?
Published tuition: $4,038 in-state, $5,520 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,789.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,383 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $1,982 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,702 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,429 |
| $110,001+ | $4,014 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,152.
How big is Northern Marianas College?
Total enrollment: 1,225 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,393 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Marianas College?
150%-time completion rate: 40.74%.
First-year retention: 73.3%.
What do graduates of Northern Marianas College earn?
Median earnings: $21,925 six years after entry; $27,836 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
72.79% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northern Marianas College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (88 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (77 completions)
- Education, General (28 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (27 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (16 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (16 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (10 completions)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General (6 completions)
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northern Marianas College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.74%; median earnings $27,836 at 10 years; net price $2,789. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,038
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northern Marianas College was $4,038.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,789
2024 Value
In 2024 Northern Marianas College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,789.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,156 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,789 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,152 4-Year In-State Tuition
$22,080 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$6,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,438 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$49,752 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Northern Marianas College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
72.79% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northern Marianas College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northern Marianas College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,820 | $5,100 | $2,171 |
| 2014 | $2,820 | $5,100 | $1,919 |
| 2015 | $2,820 | $5,100 | $1,574 |
| 2016 | $4,038 | $5,520 | $2,352 |
| 2017 | $4,038 | $5,520 | $3,899 |
| 2018 | $4,038 | $5,520 | $2,367 |
| 2019 | $4,038 | $5,520 | $2,783 |
| 2020 | $4,038 | $5,520 | $2,021 |
| 2021 | $4,038 | $5,520 | $2,107 |
| 2022 | $4,038 | $5,520 | $2,128 |
| 2023 | $4,038 | $5,520 | $2,795 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Northern Marianas College reported total enrollment of about 1,225 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (41.0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (35.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (9.4%). About 72.79% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northern Marianas College in 2024 is 1,225 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,393 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Asian at 41.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
7.14% 100% Completion Time
40.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 7.14% of students graduating from Northern Marianas College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39% male / 61% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 39% male / 61% female
- Education, General: 29% male / 71% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Asian.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northern Marianas College.
Return on Investment
$27,836 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2395.16% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Northern Marianas College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 88 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 77 completions
3. Education, General: 28 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 27 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 16 completions
6. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 16 completions
7. Business/Commerce, General: 10 completions
8. Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 6 completions
9. Natural Resources/Conservation, General: 4 completions
Most popular programs at Northern Marianas College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northern Marianas College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Northern Marianas College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 50.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,914
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,013
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Northern Marianas College is a public institution located in Saipan, MP, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Education, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,225 students. Student body composition includes Asian (41.0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (35.4%), Non-Resident Alien (9.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.74%. Approximately 72.79% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Location
Saipan, MP 96950-1250
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Northern Marianas College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northern Marianas College located?
Northern Marianas College is located in Saipan, MP.
How much does Northern Marianas College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,038 and average net price is $2,789 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Northern Marianas College?
Northern Marianas College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,393 students, Asian (41.0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (35.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northern Marianas College?
About 49.8% of students at Northern Marianas College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northern Marianas College earn?
Median earnings are $21,925 six years after entry and $27,836 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Marianas College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Northern Marianas College public or private?
Northern Marianas College is a public institution located in Saipan, MP.
Is Northern Marianas College an HBCU?
No. Northern Marianas College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northern Marianas College a tribal college?
No. Northern Marianas College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northern Marianas College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northern Marianas College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.1%).
Is Northern Marianas College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northern Marianas College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- MP college costs
- MP colleges by ROI
- MP trade schools profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in MP
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.