College of Micronesia-FSM

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,350

7.41% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$4,338

After Financial Aid

2022 Acceptance Rate

79%

1,336 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

1,996

66.2% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

25.7%

154 Graduates

About

College of Micronesia-FSM is a higher education institution located in null. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of Micronesia-FSM were Liberal Arts & Sciences (46 degrees awarded), General Education (39 degrees), and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (32 degrees).

In 2022, 359 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Micronesia-FSM. 63.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (357 degrees), 179 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM is $4,350, which is $−3,762 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM is $4,350, which is $3,762 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,338.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending College of Micronesia-FSM received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,350

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM was $4,350. The cost of tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM is $−3,762 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of Micronesia-FSM (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,338

2022 Value

21.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 College of Micronesia-FSM had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,338. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of College of Micronesia-FSM grew by 21.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of Micronesia-FSM (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$3,632

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of Micronesia-FSM was of $3,632 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.0138% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of Micronesia-FSM (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93% of undergraduate students at College of Micronesia-FSM received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 5.68% with respect to 2021, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of Micronesia-FSM (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

College of Micronesia-FSM received 1,336 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 5.36% annual growth. Out of those 1,336 applicants, 1,055 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79% acceptance rate.

There were 1,996 students enrolled at College of Micronesia-FSM in 2022.

College of Micronesia-FSM has an overall enrollment yield of 48.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,055

Accepted Out of 1,336

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of College of Micronesia-FSM was 79% (1,055 admissions from 1,336 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 77.3%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 5.36%, while admissions grew by 7.65%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of College of Micronesia-FSM (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at College of Micronesia-FSM in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

College of Micronesia-FSM had a total enrollment of 1,996 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at College of Micronesia-FSM is 1,321 students and the part-time enrollment is 675. This means that 66.2% of students enrolled at College of Micronesia-FSM are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of Micronesia-FSM, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders and 0.2% Asian.

Students enrolled at College of Micronesia-FSM in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (60.3%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (39.4%) and Asian Female (0.151%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Micronesia-FSM in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,996 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Micronesia-FSM is 1,321 and the part-time enrollment is 675. This means that 66.2% of students enrolled at College of Micronesia-FSM are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at College of Micronesia-FSM (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at College of Micronesia-FSM was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), College of Micronesia-FSM had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at College of Micronesia-FSM (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
1,992 enrolled students
Asian
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Micronesia-FSM is 99.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders and 0.2% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 95 more women than men received degrees from College of Micronesia-FSM. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of Micronesia-FSM is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (357 degrees awarded). There were 179 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of Micronesia-FSM is Liberal Arts & Sciences (46 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (39 degrees) and Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services (32 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of Micronesia-FSM, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Interdisciplinary Studies (30 degrees awarded), Education (81 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Micronesia-FSM are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,601,416 people), Secondary school teachers (453,694 people), Education administrators (256,516 people), Special education teachers (190,593 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (174,280 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Micronesia-FSM in 2022 are Interdisciplinary Studies (30 degrees awarded), Education (81 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (15 degrees), Engineering Technologies (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (46 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Micronesia-FSM are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at College of Micronesia-FSM are Interdisciplinary Studies (30 degrees awarded), Education (81 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (15 degrees), Engineering Technologies (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (46 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at College of Micronesia-FSM are Elementary & secondary schools (2,787,472 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (256,842 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (197,799 people), Computer Systems Design (125,650 people), and Child day care services (103,340 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by College of Micronesia-FSM.

Most Common (2022)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
46 degrees awarded
General Education
39 degrees awarded
Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at College of Micronesia-FSM was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at College of Micronesia-FSM according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

132

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

227

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 132 degrees were awarded to men at College of Micronesia-FSM, which is 0.581 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (227).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of Micronesia-FSM by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 15 degrees were awarded to men at College of Micronesia-FSM in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.484 times less than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 42 degrees were awarded to men at College of Micronesia-FSM in General Education, which is 3.23 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (28.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at College of Micronesia-FSM is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (28.6% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
357 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Micronesia-FSM is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (357 degrees awarded). There were 179 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
225 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male
132 degrees awarded
Asian Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Micronesia-FSM is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female (225 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders male (132 degrees).

Operations

College of Micronesia-FSM employs 49 Professors, 18 Assistant professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at College of Micronesia-FSM are Male Professor (32), Female Professor (17), and Male Assistant professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Micronesia-FSM are: Service, with 71 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 45 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$8.1M

2022 Salaries

3.91%

growth from 2021

In 2022, College of Micronesia-FSM paid a median of $8.1M in salaries, a 3.91% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.19% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.973% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.49M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, College of Micronesia-FSM paid a total of $2.49M to 86 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Micronesia-FSM were Professor with 49 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of Micronesia-FSM were Service with 71 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 35 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Micronesia-FSM was Male Professor with 32 employees, Female Professor with 17 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at College of Micronesia-FSM.

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