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North Central Michigan College

Petoskey, MI·Public·897 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 897 students.

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Accept
897
Students
$5,457
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$31,100
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

North Central Michigan College is a public institution located in Petoskey, Michigan with approximately 897 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,457 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

North Central Michigan College (NCMC) is a public community college in Petoskey, Michigan. It was established in 1959 and is Michigan's 12th community college. NCMC has two additional learning centers, one in Gaylord, Michigan and one in Cheboygan, Michigan. NCMC is one of 30 community colleges in the state of Michigan.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying close to home in northern Michigan — at just $5,457/year average net price and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely minimal. That said, the median earnings of $31,100 a decade after enrollment are modest, so this works best as a stepping stone toward a four-year degree or a specific local career, not a long-term endpoint on its own.

Founded
1958
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions16%
Physical Sciences8%
Business & Marketing7%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Computer Science0%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,267
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,247
Avg Net Price
$5,457
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White83%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (897 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

North Central Michigan College

1515 Howard St

Petoskey, MI 49770

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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