- The College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) is a regionally accredited autonomous community college offering high school equivalency, community extension, student development, certificate, and associate degree programs in liberal arts & sciences, business administration, elementary education, and nursing. CMI has seen rapid improvement in facilities, education, and leadership as it underwent a transformation to begin serving not only the community of Majuro but also the wider Pacific region as well. CMI sets a high standard for research, and as such has major commitments not only to marine science but also to teacher education and Marshallese cultural preservation among many others. Its commitment to the investigation of the nuclear legacy of our country has resulted in the Nuclear Institute, housed under the Marshallese Studies program, the only program of its kind.
School Highlights
College of the Marshall Islands serves 1,011 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,011 students
- In-state tuition: $4,905
- Out-state tuition: $4,905
- Acceptance Rate: 88%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
College of the Marshall Islands ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 69% over five years.
College of the Marshall Islands
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
63 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Jitdam̗ Kapeel
Student Body
The student population of College of the Marshall Islands has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The College of the Marshall Islands diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,011 students
2,097 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
598 students
737 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
413 students
1,360 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,011 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
598 students
737 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
413 students
1,593 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
99%
1%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
5%
22.19%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.11%
n/a
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,905 is more than the state average of $4,029. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,905 is less than the state average of $6,906. The out-state tuition has declined by 36% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,905
$4,029
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,905
$6,906
Tuition Notes
$375 - $470
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
88%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The community college now known as the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) came into existence officially when the Board of Regents of the Community College of Micronesia (CCM) issued its charter on 10 October 1989, designating it as the College of Micronesia-Majuro. Two years later, in January 1991, it was given its present name. In April 1993, CMI became an independent entity with its own Board of Regents and was chartered to serve as the post-secondary agency for RMI. A more recent change occurred in 1996--the establishment of a CMI branch at Gugeegue on Kwajalein Atoll, replacing an earlier extension center there. Degrees and certificates offered at the College of the Marshall Islands includes Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Certificate of Completion (CC) in Counseling, Certificate of Compeltion (CC) in Marine Conservation Manager/Technician, Associate of Science in Elementary Education, TESOL Certificate Program, Associate of Science in Nursing, Associate of Science in Business and Computer Science, Certificate of Achievement in Business Studies, Certificate of Achievement in Computer and Certificate of Achievement in Accounting. The college also offers Developmental Studies Program and Special Programs like Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE/CMI), Adult and Continuing Education, Upward Bound Program and Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The main campus of the College of the Marshall Islands is located in Uliga, Majuro Atoll. The College administrative offices, nursing dormitory, and library are located in the buildings formerly used as a hospital, as are some classrooms. A two-story classroom building was completed in 1991, with a 4- classroom addition completed in 1996. An administration annex, redeveloped in 1999, lies just beyond the men's and women's nursing dormitories, and includes the Physical Plant office and maintenance facilities, Personnel office, and small conference room. The College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does College of the Marshall Islands cost?
College of the Marshall Islands's tuition is approximately $4,905 for In-State students and $4,905 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of College of the Marshall Islands?
The acceptance rate of College of the Marshall Islands is 88%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
What is College of the Marshall Islands's ranking?
College of the Marshall Islands ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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