- Martin Community College is a public comprehensive community college serving primarily residents of Martin County and segments of Bertie and Washington Counties. The College provides quality post-secondary curriculum programs leading to an Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, or General Education degree, diploma, or a certificate of proficiency. Also offered is a certificate of attendance or diploma for Continuing Education courses.
School Highlights
Martin Community College serves 891 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 891 students
- In-state tuition: $2,238
- Out-state tuition: $7,988
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 47% over five years.
Martin Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1968
Total Faculty
72 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Martin Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Martin Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 28% over five years.
Total Enrollment
891 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
253 students
650 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
638 students
1,493 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
891 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
253 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
638 students
1,522 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
42%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
53%
50%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$33,629
$38,789
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,238 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,988 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,238
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,988
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
79%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,625
$6,276
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$2,625
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Martin Community College was initially authorized as Martin Technical Institute by the General Assembly of North Carolina during the 1967 session. The State Board of Education exercised the authority the General Assembly delegated to it by contracting with the Martin County Board of Education for the establishment of a unit of the North Carolina Department of Community College System. This action was finalized on September 7, 1967. Martin Technical Institute was granted community college status by the General Assembly on June 26, 1975, with funding for a two-year college transfer program appropriated on July 1, 1976. The name was officially changed to Martin Community College on July 1, 1976. Martin Community College is conveniently located one mile west of Williamston, North Carolina. The physical plant consists of 146,265 square feet of space used to provide realistic instruction in air-conditioned classrooms, laboratories, and shops. The library has a collection of approximately 30,200 volumes as well as special resource materials selected by professional librarians in consultation with faculty and administrative personnel. The College is committed to providing quality educational experiences at a reasonable cost and at times convenient to students who work part-time or full-time. In addition to scheduling traditional classes to meet the needs of students, the College offers a variety of distance learning opportunities including Internet classes, classes on the North Carolina Information Highway, and telecourses. Martin Community College serves as an educational link between adults with educational needs and employers with needs for a skilled workforce. Occupational and vocational/technical training are emphasized in both curriculum and continuing education offerings. Additional emphases are placed on the College's transfer programs, basic skills programs, and developmental education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Martin Community College cost?
Martin Community College's tuition is approximately $2,238 for In-State students and $7,988 for Out-State students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Martin Community College is Beaufort County Community College (22.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5337 US Highway 264 East
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-6194
Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-6194
22.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,856 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $2,368 Out-state tuition: $8,512 Minority enrollment: 51%
Pitt Community College
Public
1986 Pitt Tech Road
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 493-7200
Winterville, NC 28590
(252) 493-7200
26.3 miles
Enrollment: 7,684 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $1,979 Out-state tuition: $8,122 Minority enrollment: 53%
Edgecombe Community College
Public
2009 W Wilson St
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5166
Tarboro, NC 27886
(252) 823-5166
26.9 miles
Enrollment: 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 In-state tuition: $2,376 Out-state tuition: $8,520 Minority enrollment: 71%
109 Community College Rd
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 862-1200
Ahoskie, NC 27910
(252) 862-1200
34.1 miles
Enrollment: 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $2,432 Out-state tuition: $8,576 Minority enrollment: 71%
Wilson Community College
Public
902 Herring Ave
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-1195
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 291-1195
45.4 miles
Enrollment: 1,832 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $2,393 Out-state tuition: $8,537 Minority enrollment: 60%
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