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North Central Michigan College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 124
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 54%
On-time graduation rate 27%

Located in Petoskey, Michigan, NCMC 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 North Central Michigan 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.

North Central Michigan College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at NCMC is reported to be 27%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at NCMC is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NCMC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,916

Cost of attendance at North Central Michigan College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $11,680
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,736

Cost of attendance at North Central Michigan College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average $20,120
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at North Central Michigan College received on average $5,526 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.

$5,526
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 88 48% $3,876 $341,079
Other Federal Grant 88 48% $3,969 $349,294
State Grant/Scholarships 81 44% $4,197 $339,977
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 116 63% $680 $78,881
Total Grant & Scholarships 139 76% $5,526 $768,152

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Central Michigan 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 North Central Michigan College students is 27.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.2%.

27.4%

  • white 28.4% 55 students
  • unknown 75.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 28.6% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

North Central Michigan College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

North Central Michigan 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

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training