College of the Marshall Islands Tuition & Completion (2026)
College of the Marshall Islands is a public community college in Majuro, MH, enrolling about 1,009 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,996 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,840. Student demographics in federal data include Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (99.3%) and Asian (0.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,840
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,996 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,009 59.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 18.37%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 59.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 8.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 134.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 81.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,406
- Room & Board: $3,000 annual estimate
College of the Marshall Islands: what the data shows
Common questions about College of the Marshall Islands, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is College of the Marshall Islands?
College of the Marshall Islands is located in Majuro, MH (ZIP 96960).
Is College of the Marshall Islands public or private?
College of the Marshall Islands is a Public institution.
How much does College of the Marshall Islands cost?
Published tuition: $6,840 in-state, $7,480 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,996.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,996 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,360.
How big is College of the Marshall Islands?
Total enrollment: 1,009 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,406 students.
About 59% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Marshall Islands?
150%-time completion rate: 18.37%.
What do graduates of College of the Marshall Islands earn?
Median earnings: $16,587 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
89.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is College of the Marshall Islands known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Elementary Education and Teaching (55 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (52 completions)
- Accounting and Business/Management (36 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (19 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (16 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (13 completions)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (11 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (10 completions)
- Marine Sciences (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is College of the Marshall Islands a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 18.37%; net price $9,996. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,840
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of the Marshall Islands was $6,840.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,996
2024 Value
In 2024 College of the Marshall Islands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,996.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,984 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,996 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,360 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,920 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$3,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,175 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,015 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$48,060 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for College of the Marshall Islands.
Financial Aid by Income Level
89.15% 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 the Marshall Islands 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 the Marshall Islands 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 | $4,905 | $4,905 | $3,776 |
| 2014 | $4,905 | $4,905 | $3,542 |
| 2015 | $4,885 | $5,105 | $3,828 |
| 2016 | $4,885 | $5,105 | $3,631 |
| 2017 | $4,885 | $5,105 | $3,716 |
| 2018 | $4,885 | $5,105 | $2,722 |
| 2019 | $4,295 | $5,120 | $3,152 |
| 2020 | $4,295 | $5,120 | $1,214 |
| 2021 | $4,295 | $5,120 | $3,298 |
| 2022 | $7,458 | $8,098 | $4,713 |
| 2023 | $6,840 | $7,480 | $11,050 |
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
College of the Marshall Islands reported total enrollment of about 1,009 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (99.3%), Asian (0.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (0.1%). About 89.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 59.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at College of the Marshall Islands in 2024 is 1,009 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,406 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 99.3%.
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
18.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from College of the Marshall Islands completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Elementary Education and Teaching: 40% male / 60% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 62% male / 38% female
- Accounting and Business/Management: 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 the Marshall Islands.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for College of the Marshall Islands.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Elementary Education and Teaching: 55 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 52 completions
3. Accounting and Business/Management: 36 completions
4. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 19 completions
5. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 16 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13 completions
7. Public Health Education and Promotion: 11 completions
8. Carpentry/Carpenter: 10 completions
9. Marine Sciences: 2 completions
Most popular programs at College of the Marshall Islands.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for College of the Marshall Islands graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for College of the Marshall Islands from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 81.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $2,401
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,400
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 the Marshall Islands is a public institution located in Majuro, MH, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Elementary Education and Teaching, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Accounting and Business/Management. Enrollment is approximately 1,009 students. Student body composition includes Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (99.3%), Asian (0.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 18.37%. Approximately 89.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 59.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Majuro, MH 96960
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 18.37% graduation rate at College of the Marshall Islands 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 the Marshall Islands located?
College of the Marshall Islands is located in Majuro, MH.
How much does College of the Marshall Islands cost?
Reported tuition is $6,840 and average net price is $9,996 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $3,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at College of the Marshall Islands?
College of the Marshall Islands reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,406 students, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (99.3%), Asian (0.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend College of the Marshall Islands?
About 59.5% of students at College of the Marshall Islands are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at College of the Marshall Islands?
The 150%-time completion rate is 18.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is College of the Marshall Islands public or private?
College of the Marshall Islands is a public institution located in Majuro, MH.
Is College of the Marshall Islands an HBCU?
No. College of the Marshall Islands is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is College of the Marshall Islands a tribal college?
No. College of the Marshall Islands is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is College of the Marshall Islands a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, College of the Marshall Islands does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.1%).
Is College of the Marshall Islands religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for College of the Marshall Islands 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
- MH college costs
- MH colleges by ROI
- MH trade schools profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in MH
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.