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North Central Missouri College

1301 Main St
Trenton, MO 64683
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • North Central Missouri College provides comprehensive higher educational programs and services that are academically, geographically, and financially accessible to the residents and the communities of north central Missouri. North Central Missouri College promotes awareness of both the freedom and the responsibility associated with education. The College encourages free-flowing ideas and responsible action and emphasizes self-reliance, productivity, and a lifelong commitment to learning. The College, an open-admission community college, is committed to delivering quality instruction and support services to the broad range of students who can benefit from formal instruction.

School Highlights

North Central Missouri College serves 1,951 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,951 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,017
  • Out-state tuition: $5,340
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

North Central Missouri College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
North Central Missouri College
(MO) 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
1925
Campus Size
100 acres
Total Faculty
59 staff
55 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Serving the common good by assuring and advancing the quality of higher learning.

Student Body

The student population of North Central Missouri College has grown by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The North Central Missouri College diversity score of 0.21 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,951 students
1,723 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
847 students
619 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,104 students
1,104 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,951 students
1,074 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
847 students
708 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,104 students
1,033 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
204 students

Showing 2008–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
10%
% White
89%
57%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
20%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.62

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
44%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$30,900

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,017 is more than the state average of $3,825. The in-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,340 is less than the state average of $5,579. The out-state tuition has declined by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,017
$3,825
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,340
$5,579
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
92%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500

Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Softball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Baptist Student UnionDelta Epsilon Chi Marketing and Managment Club
Fellowship of Christian AthletesPAS Agriculture Club
Phi Mu Epsilon SororityPsychology/Sociology Club
Residence Hall AssociationStudent Missouri State Teachers Association
Student Nurses' AssociationStudent Senate


Arts and Music Programs:
NCMC Players

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • North Central Missouri College is truly a remarkable college known for its academic excellence and strong sense of community. We believe our educational institution signifies choice and value. It is people gathering to investigate, discover, seek opportunities, and embark upon countless challenges for betterment. North Central Missouri College is a community college founded in 1925. We exist to serve the residents of north central Missouri and offer many types of courses and programs, including classes that transfer to four-year colleges and courses that develop specific career skills. As a community college, NCMC serves the special needs of this particular area with its programs and services. We offer University transfer programs, career programs, individual courses for personal or professional growth, short courses and seminars on a credit or non-credit basis, student services and activities including counseling, testing, career planning, financial aid, athletics, intramurals and student activities. We also offers adult education and literacy, cultural enrichment programs, upward bound-a college-prep program for selected high school students and sss-a college success program funded by a federal TRIO grant. The College began a beautification effort several years ago and have enhanced the scenery of our campus with lush shrubs, lawns, and reflective areas on campus. Our Ketcham Center is the home of our competitive sports programs, but also provides you a membership ensuring an active lifestyle while on campus. Our Cross Hall Allied Health building and Barton Agriculture campus offer state of the art technologies.� Plans are underway to renovate Geyer Hall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Central Missouri College cost?
North Central Missouri College's tuition is approximately $4,017 for In-State students and $5,340 for Out-State students.
What sports does North Central Missouri College offer?
North Central Missouri College offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Softball.
What is North Central Missouri College's ranking?
North Central Missouri College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,951 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,017
  • Out-state tuition: $5,340
  • Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Missouri public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,825 per year for in-state students and $5,579 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,817 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Missouri is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Missouri community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Missouri is Concorde Career College-Kansas City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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