North Central Michigan College

North Central Michigan College is a public community college located in Petoskey, MI. It offers 55 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,490 for Michigan residents and $10,590 for out-of-state students at North Central Michigan College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($8,595) of public community colleges in Michigan.
It has 1,613 students that are lower than the average population (3,087 students) of community colleges in Michigan. In addition, 314 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Michigan community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $31,100.
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Academic Overview

North Central Michigan College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Petoskey, Michigan.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $8,490 for Michigan residents and $10,590 for other students on average. It offers 55 degree programs through 33 Certificate, 22 Associate's programs.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1515 Howard St, Petoskey, MI
Phone231-348-6600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$8,490
Out-of-State$10,590
Student Population »1,613 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »29%
Transfer-out Rate22%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
43% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,992
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,490 for Michigan residents and $10,590 for out-of-state students at North Central Michigan College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($8,595) over public community colleges in Michigan.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at North Central Michigan College. Then, we compare its costs to Michigan community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$8,490$10,590
Books & Supplies$2,500
On-Campus Living Costs$13,677
Off-Campus Living Costs$16,677
Average Financial Aid$6,992
Cost of Attendance$24,667$26,767
After Financial Aid$17,675$19,775
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,100
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State Students
North Central Michigan College$8,490$10,590
Public Community Colleges in Michigan$6,878$8,595
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

North Central Michigan College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 33 Certificate, 22 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs3322NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Communication and Journalism program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Speech Communication and RhetoricNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AdvertisingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Support SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Surveying Technology/SurveyingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Legal Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Legal Assistant/ParalegalNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 81 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 87 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
GerontologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Physical Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 23 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
WoodworkingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Fine/Studio Arts1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and Management1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing OperationsNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,613 students at North Central Michigan College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 555 male students and 1,090 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,6455331,112
Male Students555181374
Female Students1,090352738

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At North Central Michigan College, there are 1,560 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 676 students were attending classes through distance learning (274 students are enrolled exclusively and 402 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,560
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses274
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses402
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses884
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