Northern Marianas College
Location and Contact Information
As Terlaje CampusSaipan, MP 96950-1250
USA
Main Tel: 67000000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a small suburb.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in education and teaching.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Northern Marianas College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 68% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 68% | $3,742 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 68% | $3,742 |
| Pell Grant | 68% | $3,672 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $400 |
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Northern Marianas College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glenville State College | Glenville, WV | 1,443 |
| 2 | Coahoma Community College | Clarksdale, MS | 2,263 |
| 3 | Palau Community College | Koror, PW | 502 |
| 4 | Turtle Mountain Community College | Belcourt, ND | 951 |
| 5 | Connors State College | Warner, OK | 2,362 |
| 6 | Oglala Lakota College | Kyle, SD | 1,531 |
| 7 | College of Micronesia-FSM | Pohnpei, FM | 2,457 |
| 8 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent, ME | 1,102 |
| 9 | Long Island University-Rockland Campus | Orangeburg, NY | 486 |
| 10 | Mississippi Valley State University | Itta Bena, MS | 2,929 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 57 | 13 |
| Bachelor | 28 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 22 | 11 |
| 2-4 year degree | 20 | 1 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 2 | 10 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 40 |
Students
Student enrollment was 791 in 2009-2010 (669 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 72% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Construction Trades
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting