North Central Michigan College: Review & Facts

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North Central Michigan College is a small two-year, public school with 1,560 students enrolled. This school was established in 1958 and is the only college located in Petoskey, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at North Central Michigan College.

Majors
Offered
32
North Central Michigan College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 32 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Physics, Medical Assistant, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at North Central Michigan College is low at 53% (way below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
53%
Bad
The graduation rate at North Central Michigan College is very low: 16%.

Student to faculty ratio at North Central Michigan College is pretty decent -- 15:1. Read more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is close to the nationwide median, about $9,000 annually. The additional fees at North Central Michigan College beyond tuition are roughly $900; which comes to $9,900 per year.

Read the details about North Central Michigan College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at North Central Michigan College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (231) 348-6600 or check North Central Michigan College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
North Central Michigan College offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at North Central Michigan College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
North Central Michigan College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 200 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - approximately $4,200 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, North Central Michigan College appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

North Central Michigan College Location and Address

Postal Address:
North Central Michigan College
1515 Howard St
Petoskey, Michigan
49770, USA
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