Northern Marianas College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 74% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Northern Marianas College is a public institution located in Saipan, MP with approximately 1,236 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,795 per year. The graduation rate is 42%, and the typical graduate earns $24,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northern Marianas College (NMC) is a public land-grant college in the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). 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. NMC is the sole public college within the Commonwealth and is accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $2,795/year after aid, this is one of the most affordable college options in the U.S., which matters enormously if you're from the CNMI and want to stay close to home or family. However, the 42% graduation rate and 59% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, and median earnings of $24,200 a decade out reflect the limited local job market rather than any failure of the degree itself. Worth considering if cost and proximity are priorities, but go in with a clear plan — students who drift without a defined goal are more likely to become part of that dropout statistic.
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