- Northern Marianas College is a public land-grant college in the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The college was founded in Susupe in 1976. NMC today has three campuses on the islands of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. The main campus on Saipan is in Fina Sisu.
School Highlights
Northern Marianas College serves 1,239 students (71% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 99%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,239 students
- In-state tuition: $2,820
- Out-state tuition: $5,100
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 22% over five years.
Northern Marianas College
(MP) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1981
Total Faculty
76 staff
76 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northern Marianas College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Northern Marianas College diversity score of 0.67 is equal to the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,239 students
1,239 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
878 students
878 students
# Part-Time Students
361 students
361 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,239 students
1,239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
878 students
878 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
361 students
361 students
% Asian
41%
41%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
38%
38%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
% Non Resident races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3723%
n/a
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,820 is equal to the state average of $2,820. The in-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,100 is equal to the state average of $5,100. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,820
$2,820
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,100
$5,100
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
86%
Sports
School Mascot
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northern Marianas College cost?
Northern Marianas College's tuition is approximately $2,820 for In-State students and $5,100 for Out-State students.
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