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College of the Marshall Islands

College of the Marshall Islands

Majuro, MH · 1,009 students
4
Year
Public
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

As the premier national post-secondary institution in Majuro, MH, the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) is best known for its vital role in regional workforce development, boasting strong academic programs in Nursing, Business Studies, and its flagship Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. What truly sets CMI apart is its unique geographic setting on a low-lying coral atoll, which serves as a vibrant, living laboratory for students to study marine science and climate resilience firsthand. The campus culture is exceptionally close-knit and supportive, offering a student experience deeply rooted in Marshallese traditions, community service, and active student clubs along the scenic oceanfront. This combination of culturally integrated learning and affordable, accredited pathways makes CMI a unique and impactful starting point for a student’s higher education journey.


Wikipedia:The College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) is a public community college in Uliga on the Majuro Atoll of the Marshall Islands. It primarily serves students from within the Micronesian region and is designated as the national post-secondary institution for the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), as enacted in RMI PL 1992-13, The College of the Marshall Islands Act. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

Location
Majuro, MH, 96960
Nearest airport from college
HNL · Honolulu
2272 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,275
Out-of-state COA
$17,915
Avg net price
$9,996
Room & board
$3,000
In-state tuition
$6,840
Out-of-state tuition
$7,480
Books & supplies
$2,175/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,996
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
16%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
29%
Transferred
4%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
66%
Median earnings (6yr)
$16,587
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
89%
First-generation
59%
Median family income
$0
Independent students
13%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
41%
Race & ethnicity
Asian
1%
NH/PI
99%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$16,587
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Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
81%
Avg faculty salary
$2,401/mo
Instructional spend/student
$2,400
Federal loan rate
0%

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