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North Central Michigan College

Petoskey, MI · Town · 942 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

North Central Michigan College (NCMC) in Petoskey is highly regarded for its affordable associate degrees and seamless university transfer pathways, standing out as one of the few community colleges in the state to offer on-campus residential housing. The college’s strongest academic offerings include its premier, highly competitive Nursing and Allied Health programs, alongside robust business and liberal arts curricula designed for direct career entry or transfer. Students enjoy a close-knit, supportive campus culture that capitalizes on its scenic location near Little Traverse Bay, offering vibrant student activities, outdoor recreational opportunities, and the unique, on-campus Harris Gardens sculpture park.


Wikipedia:North Central Michigan College (NCMC) is a public community college in Petoskey, Michigan. It was established in 1959 and is Michigan's 12th community college. NCMC has two additional learning centers, one in Gaylord, Michigan and one in Cheboygan, Michigan. NCMC is one of 30 community colleges in the state of Michigan.

Location
Petoskey, MI, 49770 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MKE · Milwaukee
222 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,219
Out-of-state COA
$24,379
Avg net price
$10,083
Room & board
$10,303
In-state tuition
$5,430
Out-of-state tuition
$10,590
Books & supplies
$2,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,819
$30–48k
$7,469
$48–75k
$11,658
$75–110k
$12,736
$110k+
$15,435
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
36%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
32%
Median earnings (6yr)
$31,314
Median earnings (10yr)
$36,594
Median debt
$14,000
Monthly loan payment
$148
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,750$9,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$15,644
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$26,695
Independent students
35%
Veterans
2%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
40%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
1%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
AI/AN
5%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$10,825/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,854
Federal loan rate
8%

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