North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO 64683
About 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. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,626 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,370. Student demographics in federal data include White (86.8%) and Two or More Races (4.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- North Central Missouri College charges 3% below the national public median tuition ($5,370).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 57.60%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,837.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at North Central Missouri College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 649% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Missouri College | $5,370 | $13,626 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Missouri (state median) | $14,822 | $12,954 | 81 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
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 North Central Missouri College really?
Key findings
- North Central Missouri College charges 3% below the national public median tuition ($5,370).
- Versus the Missouri median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
North Central Missouri College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $5,370
Finding North Central Missouri College charges 3% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $5,370. That is 3% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Missouri median ($14,822), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
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 North Central Missouri College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at North Central Missouri College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at North Central Missouri College is $13,626.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $13,626 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $672 above the Missouri median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $1,345 below the locale median.
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 North Central Missouri College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
North Central Missouri College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for North Central Missouri College—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
In-state tuition
$5,370
Out-of-state tuition
$8,820
Avg. net price
$13,626
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. 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 North Central Missouri College is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies118
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse109
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training79
- Agricultural Business and Management, General46
- Business/Commerce, General29
See earnings & programs for more.
Is North Central Missouri College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
North Central Missouri College 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 North Central Missouri College.
Campus
Location
Trenton, MO
City / state
- ZIP
- 64683
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 9% below the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Size
Enrollment
1,286
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 2,705
- Full-time share
- 65%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 35.25%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for North Central Missouri College.
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 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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
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
North Central Missouri College reported total enrollment of about 1,286 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 24% male and 76% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (86.8%), Two or More Races (4.7%), and Black or African American (3.4%). About 35.25% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
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.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,705 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.
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
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 7% male / 93% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 6% male / 94% 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.
North Central Missouri College graduates earn a median of $40,837 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of North Central Missouri College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $40,837. Median federal loan debt: $10,500. Average net price used in cost models: $13,626.
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 North Central Missouri College graduates report median earnings of $40,837 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for North Central Missouri College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (19 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at North Central Missouri College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for North Central Missouri College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for North Central Missouri College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$11.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Missouri median 0.33× the median ($35.2M)
- Plains median 0.48× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 0.44× the median ($26.4M)
- Missouri median 0.59× the median ($15,167)
- Plains median 0.60× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 0.74× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Missouri median 34.7 pp above median (65.3%)
- Plains median 35.3 pp above median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,095
- Missouri median 0.90× the median ($6,803)
- Plains median 0.85× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 0.80× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,109
- Missouri median 1.1× the median ($7,371)
- Plains median near the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 1.1× 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.
North Central Missouri College at a glance
North Central Missouri College
North Central Missouri College is a public institution in Trenton, MO, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesRegistered Nursing/Registered NurseLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian86.8%Two or More Races4.7%Black or African American3.4%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near North Central Missouri College
Other campuses in Trenton, MO when available, plus nearby institutions in Missouri.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Missouri, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Central Missouri College located?
North Central Missouri College is located in Trenton, MO.
What is North Central Missouri College's tuition?
North Central Missouri College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $5,370 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $13,626 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does North Central Missouri College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,370 and average net price is $13,626 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,676 annually.
What explains North Central Missouri College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($13,626), completion (57.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($40,837). 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 North Central Missouri College?
North Central Missouri College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,705 students, White (86.8%), Two or More Races (4.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend North Central Missouri College?
About 48.1% of students at North Central Missouri College are first-generation college students.
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.
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.
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 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.