Northern Marianas College

Public two-year college in Saipan, MP that costs an average of $1,509 a year after financial aid and graduates 37% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$1,509
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
37%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$29,406

PublicTown (remote)1,225 undergraduates

Cost of Northern Marianas College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$9,537
Tuition and fees, in-state$4,038
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$5,520
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$1,509

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$1,360
$30,001–48,000$1,259
$48,001–75,000$1,355
$75,001–110,000$3,467

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Northern Marianas College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate37%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$30,139
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$29,406
Rank in Northern Mariana Islands (earnings)1st of 1 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants73%
Students with federal loans0%

Majors and programs at Northern Marianas College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations70——
Education61——

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections71——
Fire Protection———
Hospitality Administration/Management———
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants35——

Associate's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations77——
Business/Commerce28——
Criminal Justice and Corrections33——
Fire Protection———
Hospitality Administration/Management10——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities161——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research17——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing43——

About Northern Marianas College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationSaipan, MP
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates1,225
Student-to-faculty ratio23 to 1
AccreditorWestern Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Websitemarianas.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Northern Marianas College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $9,537 a year (tuition and fees: $4,038 in-state, $5,520 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $1,509 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,360.

How much do Northern Marianas College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $29,406 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 1 similar colleges in Northern Mariana Islands.

What is Northern Marianas College's graduation rate?

37% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.