North Central Michigan College is an open-door community college based in Petoskey, with additional locations offering classes and services in Cheboygan and Gaylord. North Centrals mission is to provide educational, economic and cultural opportunities for student learning, personal growth and community improvement. North Central is an Achieving the Dream Leader College and a Military-Friendly School.
School Highlights
North Central Michigan College serves 2,169 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 33%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 2,169 students
In-state tuition: $5,940
Out-state tuition: $7,710
Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
Minority enrollment: 15%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 56% over five years.
North Central Michigan College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
The student population of North Central Michigan College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The North Central Michigan College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,169 students
3,456 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
638 students
1,325 students
# Part-Time Students
1,531 students
2,131 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
134 students
186 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
85%
67%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.52
College Completion Rate
22%
19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,940 is more than the state average of $4,914. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,710 is more than the state average of $6,836. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,940
$4,914
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,710
$6,836
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,350
$11,637
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Intramural Sports Only
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Clay Club, College Student Republicians of NCMC, Natiive American Student Organization, Recreational and RPG League, Student Ambassadors, Student Nurses Association, Student Senate
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
In 2003, North Central Michigan College and four universities
joined together to form a University Center partnership. This
partnership with Central Michigan University, Ferris State
University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan State
University and Spring Arbor University affords significant benefits
and opportunities to North Central students. North Central Michigan
College offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities to add
to your college experience. Activities include the North Central
Michigan College Lecture Series, Luncheon and International
lectures, free movie nights, dances, BBQ's, intramural activities
and more. The North Central Michigan College campus includes The
NCMC library houses over 43,000 volumes, over 70,000 online books
and subscribes to over 200 periodicals emphasizing the various
academic areas of the institution. The Library maintains 40
computers for patron use. Internet access is available as well as
Microsoft Office tools. Computers equipped with audio and video
editing software are also available for student and faculty use.
Printing and copying is available at a nominal charge. Student and
Community Resource Center (SCRC) houses a 71,000 square foot
multipurpose gymnasium designed for a variety of recreation and
physical education activities. Locker rooms with showers are open
to anyone using the facilities. Upstairs, an exercise facility is
equipped with weight training and exercise equipment. The Natural
Area is located along the south edge of campus. The Natural Area
has over 200 acres of trails for hiking and cross-country sking. It
is also used for many of the College's lab science courses. The
Natural Area has a spring, a stretch of the Bear River, meadows,
marshes and forest.
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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,914 per year for in-state students and $6,836 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
