Northern Marianas Colleges Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years

43.19%

In-State Tuition

8.24%

Out-of-State Tuition

There are 1 colleges in Northern Marianas - 1 public and 0 private schools. At Northern Marianas colleges, over the past decade, the Cost of Attendance (COA)—covering tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board, and living expenses—has sharply increased, making higher education less affordable for many students and families.

Northern Marianas Colleges Key COA Trends (2016-2025)

The total Cost of Attendance has increased substantially at Northern Marianas colleges:

  • On-Campus: The COA has risen by %.
  • Off-Campus: The COA has risen by 16.80%.
  • 2024-2025 Total COA: the average total COA is - when living on campus and $17,520 when living off campus.

Northern Marianas Colleges Tuition & Fees Changes

Tuition and fees saw dramatic increases across institution types:

Institution Type 10-Year Increase (2016-2025) 2025 Average Tuition & Fees
Public, In-State 43.19% (from $2,820 to $4,038) $4,038
Public, Out-of-State 8.24% (from $5,100 to $5,520) $5,520

Note on Degrees: Undergraduate tuition & fees increased by 8.24%, while graduate program tuition & fees increased by % over the same period.

Living and Other Costs

Living Costs (Room & Board, Other Expenses):

  • At Northern Marianas colleges, living costs increased by % for on-campus and 23.81% for off-campus.
  • The average living cost for 2024-2025 is - (on-campus) and $10,400 (off-campus).

Books & Supplies:

  • Books and supplies costs have remained relatively stable (6.67%), with the average cost for 2024-2025 being $1,600.

COA (Cost of Attendance) Trends

The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other personal expenses.

For the academic year 2024-2025, the total cost of attendance is -$1 when a student lives on campus and $17,520 when living off campus at Northern Marianas Colleges. The following table and chart illustrate the changes of COA for Northern Marianas Colleges over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

For the current year (2025), the average tuition & fees for Northern Marianas Colleges is $4,998 for Northern Marianas residents and $6,480 out-of-state students. In private schools, the average tuition & fees is -.

For graduate programs, the 2025 average graduate tuition & fees is - for Northern Marianas residents and - out-of-state students. In private schools, the average graduate program tuition & fees is -.

The tuition & fees has increased 8.24% for undergraduate programs at Northern Marianas Colleges. The following table and chart illustrate the changes of tuition & fees by tuition rates and degrees.

Northern Marianas 4-Year Colleges Tuition & Fees Trend Chart
Northern Marianas Graduate Schools Tuition & Fees Trend Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

For the current year (2025), the average book & supplies costs is $1,600 for Northern Marianas Colleges. The following table shows the changes of book & supplies costs from year 2016 to 2025.

Living Costs Changes

For Northern Marianas Colleges, the living have increased 15.56% when living off campus from year 2016 to 2025. The living costs includes costs for room & board, and other living expenses.