- 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 higher than the state community college average of -:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 100%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
Institution Level
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Total Faculty
76 staff
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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.