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College of Micronesia-FSM

College of Micronesia-FSM

Pohnpei, FM · 1,729 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 public institution of higher education in the Federated States of Micronesia, the College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) in Pohnpei is best known for providing accessible, high-quality higher education tailored to the developmental and ecological needs of the Pacific region. The college is highly regarded for its strong programs in Marine Science, Business Administration, and Teacher Education, which are enhanced by its distinctive status as a land-grant institution. On the lush, scenic National Campus in Palikir, students experience a vibrant, close-knit campus culture that uniquely unites diverse young scholars from all four FSM states—Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae—to celebrate their rich Micronesian heritage through annual cultural festivals and collaborative community service.


Wikipedia:The College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) is a public community college in the Federated States of Micronesia. It began operation in 1963 as the Micronesian Teacher Education Center.

Location
Pohnpei, FM, 96941
Nearest airport from college
HNL · Honolulu
3094 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$10,445
Out-of-state COA
$10,445
Avg net price
$6,789
Room & board
$4,263
In-state tuition
$5,050
Out-of-state tuition
$5,050
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,747
$30–48k
$7,903
Admissions
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
1st-yr retention
40%
Transfer-out rate
7%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
35%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
62%
Median earnings (6yr)
$21,711
Median earnings (10yr)
$24,651
Student Body
Men 37%Women 63%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
79%
First-generation
47%
Median family income
$0
Independent students
14%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
24%
Race & ethnicity
NH/PI
99%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$21,711
10 years after entry
$24,651
Education, General17
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Institutional
Endowment
$13M
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$3,195/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,678
Federal loan rate
0%

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