North Central Missouri College
North Central Missouri College is a public community college in Trenton, Missouri, enrolling about 1,286 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $5,370 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,370
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,626 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,286 64.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 57.60%
North Central Missouri College: what the data shows
Common questions about North Central Missouri College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is North Central Missouri College?
North Central Missouri College is located in Trenton, MO (ZIP 64683).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is North Central Missouri College public or private?
North Central Missouri College is a Public institution.
How much does North Central Missouri College cost?
Published tuition: $5,370 in-state, $8,820 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,626.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,951 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,963 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,548 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,892 |
| $110,001+ | $17,702 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,480.
How big is North Central Missouri College?
Total enrollment: 1,286 students.
About 65% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at North Central Missouri College?
150%-time completion rate: 57.60%.
First-year retention: 66.2%.
What do graduates of North Central Missouri College earn?
Median earnings: $36,289 six years after entry; $40,837 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
35.25% of students receive Pell grants.
What is North Central Missouri College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (483 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (118 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (109 completions)
- Medical Assistant (79 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.1010 (46 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (29 completions)
- Casino Operations and Services (23 completions)
- CIP 510801 (18 completions)
- CIP 190708 (15 completions)
- CIP 510911 (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is North Central Missouri College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 57.60%; median earnings $40,837 at 10 years; net price $13,626. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$5,370
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Central Missouri College was $5,370.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,626
2024 Value
In 2024 North Central Missouri College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,626.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,504 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,626 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,480 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for North Central Missouri College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.25% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
16.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at North Central Missouri College was 0.00%.
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 North Central Missouri 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 | $4,980 | $6,889 |
| 2014 | $2,880 | $5,040 | $7,055 |
| 2015 | $3,180 | $5,340 | $8,319 |
| 2016 | $3,180 | $5,340 | $9,193 |
| 2017 | $3,510 | $6,210 | $8,777 |
| 2018 | $3,600 | $6,300 | $8,053 |
| 2019 | $3,750 | $6,510 | $8,870 |
| 2020 | $3,840 | $6,780 | $9,281 |
| 2021 | $4,080 | $7,020 | $9,442 |
| 2022 | $4,260 | $7,350 | $9,476 |
| 2023 | $4,950 | $8,250 | $10,528 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
64.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at North Central Missouri College in 2024 is 1,286 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.2%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.98% 100% Completion Time
57.60% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.98% of students graduating from North Central Missouri College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for North Central Missouri College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$40,837 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.71% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
649.25% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for North Central Missouri College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 118 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 109 completions
Medical Assistant: 79 completions
Communications Technology - 10.1010: 46 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 29 completions
Casino Operations and Services: 23 completions
CIP 51.0801: 18 completions
CIP 19.0708: 15 completions
CIP 51.0911: 8 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 483 completions
Most popular programs at North Central Missouri College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for North Central Missouri College graduates.
About
North Central Missouri College is a public institution located in Trenton, MO, offering 19 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,286 students. The institution maintains a 57.60% graduation rate. Approximately 35.25% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Trenton, MO 64683
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
North Central Missouri 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.
FAQ
How much does North Central Missouri College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $5,370 and average net price is $13,626 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of North Central Missouri College earn?
Median earnings are $36,289 six years after entry and $40,837 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at North Central Missouri College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 57.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do North Central Missouri College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
How big is North Central Missouri College?
Total enrollment is about 1,286 students in the latest reporting year.
Is North Central Missouri College public or private?
North Central Missouri College is a public institution located in Trenton, MO.
Is North Central Missouri College an HBCU?
No. North Central Missouri College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is North Central Missouri College a tribal college?
No. North Central Missouri College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is North Central Missouri College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, North Central Missouri College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.7%).
Is North Central Missouri College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for North Central Missouri 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
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.