College of Micronesia-FSM Tuition & Completion (2026)
College of Micronesia-FSM is a public community college in Pohnpei, FM, enrolling about 1,729 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,789 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,050. Student demographics in federal data include Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (98.8%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (1.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,050
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,789 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.07% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,729 75.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 47.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 67.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,168
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,268
- Room & Board: $4,263 annual estimate
College of Micronesia-FSM: what the data shows
Common questions about College of Micronesia-FSM, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of Micronesia-FSM?
College of Micronesia-FSM is located in Pohnpei, FM (ZIP 96941).
Is College of Micronesia-FSM public or private?
College of Micronesia-FSM is a Public institution.
How much does College of Micronesia-FSM cost?
Published tuition: $5,050.
Average net price after aid: $6,789.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,747 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,903 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,200.
How hard is it to get into College of Micronesia-FSM?
Admission rate: 87.07%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is College of Micronesia-FSM?
Total enrollment: 1,729 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,168 students.
About 76% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of Micronesia-FSM?
150%-time completion rate: 34.08%.
First-year retention: 40.0%.
What do graduates of College of Micronesia-FSM earn?
Median earnings: $21,711 six years after entry; $24,651 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
79.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of Micronesia-FSM known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Education, General (59 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (53 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (32 completions)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (32 completions)
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other (21 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (20 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (18 completions)
- Telecommunications Technology/Technician (18 completions)
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis (17 completions)
- 00.0010 (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of Micronesia-FSM a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.07%; completion rate 34.08%; median earnings $24,651 at 10 years; net price $6,789. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,050
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM was $5,050.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,789
2024 Value
In 2024 College of Micronesia-FSM had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,789.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,156 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,789 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,200 4-Year Tuition
$4,263 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$10,913 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$43,652 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of Micronesia-FSM.
Financial Aid by Income Level
79.25% 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 College of Micronesia-FSM 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 College of Micronesia-FSM 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 | $5,080 | $5,080 | $4,671 |
| 2014 | $5,080 | $5,080 | $5,664 |
| 2015 | $5,541 | $5,541 | $2,367 |
| 2016 | $4,750 | $4,750 | $3,234 |
| 2017 | $4,750 | $4,750 | $4,171 |
| 2018 | $4,750 | $4,750 | $4,429 |
| 2019 | $4,750 | $4,750 | $4,093 |
| 2020 | $4,750 | $4,750 | $7,999 |
| 2021 | $4,750 | $4,750 | $3,567 |
| 2022 | $5,050 | $5,050 | $4,180 |
| 2023 | $5,050 | $5,050 | $7,012 |
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
87.07% Acceptance Rate
1,268 Total Applicants
1,026 Students Admitted
541 First-Time Students Enrolled
52.73% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
College of Micronesia-FSM reported total enrollment of about 1,729 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 37% male and 63% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (98.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (1.0%), and Asian (0.2%). About 79.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
75.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of Micronesia-FSM in 2024 is 1,729 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,168 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
40.0%
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 Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander at 98.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
34.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from College of Micronesia-FSM completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Education, General: 24% male / 76% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 28% male / 72% 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: Pacific Islander.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for College of Micronesia-FSM.
Return on Investment
$24,651 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
807.76% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for College of Micronesia-FSM.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Education, General: 59 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 53 completions
3. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 32 completions
4. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 32 completions
5. Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other: 21 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 18 completions
8. Telecommunications Technology/Technician: 18 completions
9. Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis: 17 completions
Most popular programs at College of Micronesia-FSM.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of Micronesia-FSM graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of Micronesia-FSM from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $3,195
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,678
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
College of Micronesia-FSM is a public institution located in Pohnpei, FM, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Education, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Enrollment is approximately 1,729 students. Student body composition includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (98.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (1.0%), Asian (0.2%). The admission rate is 87.07%. The 150%-time completion rate is 34.08%. Approximately 79.25% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Pohnpei, FM 96941
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.08% graduation rate at College of Micronesia-FSM falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is College of Micronesia-FSM located?
College of Micronesia-FSM is located in Pohnpei, FM.
What is College of Micronesia-FSM's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at College of Micronesia-FSM is 87.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,268 applicants and 1,026 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does College of Micronesia-FSM cost?
Reported tuition is $5,050 and average net price is $6,789 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,263 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of Micronesia-FSM?
College of Micronesia-FSM reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,168 students, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (98.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (1.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of Micronesia-FSM?
About 47.2% of students at College of Micronesia-FSM are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of College of Micronesia-FSM earn?
Median earnings are $21,711 six years after entry and $24,651 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Micronesia-FSM?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is College of Micronesia-FSM public or private?
College of Micronesia-FSM is a public institution located in Pohnpei, FM.
Is College of Micronesia-FSM an HBCU?
No. College of Micronesia-FSM is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of Micronesia-FSM a tribal college?
No. College of Micronesia-FSM is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of Micronesia-FSM a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of Micronesia-FSM does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is College of Micronesia-FSM religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of Micronesia-FSM 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
- FM college costs
- FM colleges by ROI
- FM trade schools profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in FM
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.