Martin Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Students retention rate	53%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Williamston, North Carolina, Martin Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Martin Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Martin Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Martin Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Martin Community College is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Martin Community College is 53% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Martin Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,915

Cost of attendance at Martin Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

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North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,523

Cost of attendance at Martin Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Martin Community College received on average $6,000 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,000

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	11	58%	$6,198	$68,178
Other Federal Grant	13	68%	$5,727	$74,450
State Grant/Scholarships	4	21%	$889	$3,556
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	0	0%	-	-
Total Grant & Scholarships	13	68%	$6,000	$78,006

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Martin Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Martin Community College students is 38.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.0%.

38.8%

African American 23.1% 3 students
white 48.3% 14 students

Service Offerings

Martin Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Martin Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families

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