- 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 990 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 990 students
- In-state tuition: $2,238
- Out-state tuition: $7,988
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Martin Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
137 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Martin Community College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Martin Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
990 students
2,542 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
294 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
696 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
990 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
294 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
696 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
13%
% Black
38%
21%
% White
49%
52%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4717%
0.3684%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,600
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
68%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,625
$6,276
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,625
$2,625
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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)
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