North Central Michigan College is an open-door community college based in Petoskey, with additional locations offering classes and services in Cheboygan and Gaylord. North Centrals mission is to provide educational, economic and cultural opportunities for student learning, personal growth and community improvement. North Central is an Achieving the Dream Leader College and a Military-Friendly School.
School Highlights
North Central Michigan College serves 1,645 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 86%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 1,645 students
In-state tuition: $5,940
Out-state tuition: $7,710
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 95%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of North Central Michigan College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The North Central Michigan College diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,645 students
2,074 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
533 students
726 students
# Part-Time Students
1,112 students
1,348 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
109 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
533 students
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,112 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
120 students
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
3%
6%
% White
5%
14%
% Hawaiian
89%
56%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2739%
0.2325%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,600
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,940 is more than the state average of $4,952. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,710 is more than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,940
$4,952
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,710
$6,896
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,500
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Intramural Sports Only
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization: Clay Club, College Student Republicians of NCMC, Natiive American Student Organization, Recreational and RPG League, Student Ambassadors, Student Nurses Association, Student Senate
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
In 2003, North Central Michigan College and four universities
joined together to form a University Center partnership. This
partnership with Central Michigan University, Ferris State
University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan State
University and Spring Arbor University affords significant benefits
and opportunities to North Central students. North Central Michigan
College offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities to add
to your college experience. Activities include the North Central
Michigan College Lecture Series, Luncheon and International
lectures, free movie nights, dances, BBQ's, intramural activities
and more. The North Central Michigan College campus includes The
NCMC library houses over 43,000 volumes, over 70,000 online books
and subscribes to over 200 periodicals emphasizing the various
academic areas of the institution. The Library maintains 40
computers for patron use. Internet access is available as well as
Microsoft Office tools. Computers equipped with audio and video
editing software are also available for student and faculty use.
Printing and copying is available at a nominal charge. Student and
Community Resource Center (SCRC) houses a 71,000 square foot
multipurpose gymnasium designed for a variety of recreation and
physical education activities. Locker rooms with showers are open
to anyone using the facilities. Upstairs, an exercise facility is
equipped with weight training and exercise equipment. The Natural
Area is located along the south edge of campus. The Natural Area
has over 200 acres of trails for hiking and cross-country sking. It
is also used for many of the College's lab science courses. The
Natural Area has a spring, a stretch of the Bear River, meadows,
marshes and forest.
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For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,952 per year for in-state students and $6,896 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
