College of Micronesia-FSM
Pohnpei, FM 96941
About College of Micronesia-FSM
College of Micronesia-FSM is a public community college in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, 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 $6,844 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 findings
- College of Micronesia-FSM charges 11% below the national public median tuition ($5,050).
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 21.68%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $27,928.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at College of Micronesia-FSM is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 920% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Micronesia-FSM | $5,050 | $6,844 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,700 | — | 1,692 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is College of Micronesia-FSM really?
Key findings
- College of Micronesia-FSM charges 11% below the national public median tuition ($5,050).
College of Micronesia-FSM tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $5,050
Finding College of Micronesia-FSM charges 11% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $5,050. That is 11% below the national public median ($5,700). Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is about 0.4×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at College of Micronesia-FSM versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at College of Micronesia-FSM is $6,844.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $6,844 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates).
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At College of Micronesia-FSM, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
College of Micronesia-FSM: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for College of Micronesia-FSM—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$5,050
Avg. net price
$6,844
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,840 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,985 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,200. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What College of Micronesia-FSM is known for
Top program completions
- Education, General59
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies53
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other32
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other32
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other21
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 53% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is College of Micronesia-FSM a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
College of Micronesia-FSM is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for College of Micronesia-FSM.
Campus
Location
Pohnpei, FM
City / state
- ZIP
- 96941
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Outlying Areas
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Size
Enrollment
1,729
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 2,168
- Full-time share
- 76%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 68.07%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for College of Micronesia-FSM.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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 68.07% 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.
Over a full year, about 2,168 undergraduates enroll.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
N/A 100% Completion Time
21.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, N/A 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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
College of Micronesia-FSM graduates earn a median of $27,928 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of College of Micronesia-FSM.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $27,928. Average net price used in cost models: $6,844.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway College of Micronesia-FSM graduates report median earnings of $27,928 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at College of Micronesia-FSM.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for College of Micronesia-FSM graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for College of Micronesia-FSM—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$10.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Outlying Areas median 4.1× the median ($2.6M)
- U.S. median 0.41× the median ($26.4M)
- Outlying Areas median 1.9× the median ($3,664)
- U.S. median 0.57× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Outlying Areas median 13.0 pp above median (87.0%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $3,195
- Outlying Areas median 0.78× the median ($4,084)
- U.S. median 0.42× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,678
- Outlying Areas median 1.3× the median ($3,501)
- U.S. median 0.64× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
College of Micronesia-FSM at a glance
College of Micronesia-FSM
College of Micronesia-FSM is a public institution in Pohnpei, FM, classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Education, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander98.8%Race/ethnicity unknown1.0%Asian0.2%
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.
What is College of Micronesia-FSM's tuition?
College of Micronesia-FSM tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $5,050 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $6,844 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does College of Micronesia-FSM cost?
Reported tuition is $5,050 and average net price is $6,844 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $4,263 annually.
What explains College of Micronesia-FSM's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($6,844), completion (21.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($27,928). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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 $27,913 six years after entry and $27,928 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at College of Micronesia-FSM?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.7% 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.
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
- Federated States of Micronesia college profile
- Federated States of Micronesia college costs
- Federated States of Micronesia trade schools profile
- Outlying Areas regional profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Federated States of Micronesia
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.