College of Micronesia-FSM

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,350

2023 Average Net Price

$6,656

After Financial Aid

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.9%

1,268 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,740

71.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

29.5%

168 Graduates

About

College of Micronesia-FSM is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of Micronesia-FSM were Liberal Arts & Sciences (56 degrees awarded), General Education (43 degrees), and Cultural Studies, Critical Theory, & Analysis (28 degrees).

In 2023, 409 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of Micronesia-FSM. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (406 degrees), 135 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM is $4,350, which is $−3,903 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM is $4,350, which is $3,903 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,656.

In 2023, 92% of undergraduate students attending College of Micronesia-FSM received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,350

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM was $4,350. The cost of tuition at College of Micronesia-FSM is $−3,903 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$6,656

2023 Value

53.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 College of Micronesia-FSM had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,656. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of College of Micronesia-FSM grew by 53.4%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

92% of undergraduate students at College of Micronesia-FSM received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.08% with respect to 2022, when 93% 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 1,268 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.09% annual growth. Out of those 1,268 applicants, 1,026 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,740 students enrolled at College of Micronesia-FSM in 2023.

College of Micronesia-FSM has an overall enrollment yield of 52.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,026

Accepted Out of 1,268

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of College of Micronesia-FSM was 80.9% (1,026 admissions from 1,268 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 79%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 5.09%, while admissions declined by 2.75%.

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 1,740 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at College of Micronesia-FSM is 1,247 students and the part-time enrollment is 493. This means that 71.7% 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 0.172% Asian.

Students enrolled at College of Micronesia-FSM in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (60.7%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (39.1%) and Asian Female (0.156%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of Micronesia-FSM in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,740 students. The full-time enrollment at College of Micronesia-FSM is 1,247 and the part-time enrollment is 493. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at College of Micronesia-FSM are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

66%

2023 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 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), College of Micronesia-FSM had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
1,737 enrolled students
Asian
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of Micronesia-FSM is 99.8% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders and 0.172% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 83 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 (406 degrees awarded). There were 135 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of Micronesia-FSM is Liberal Arts & Sciences (56 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (43 degrees) and Cultural Studies, Critical Theory, & Analysis (28 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Agriculture (39 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees), and Education (94 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 (1,486,640 people), Secondary school teachers (482,321 people), Education administrators (251,144 people), Special education teachers (199,992 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (184,482 people).

The most specialized majors at College of Micronesia-FSM in 2023 are Agriculture (39 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees), Education (94 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Construction (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at College of Micronesia-FSM are Agriculture (39 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (39 degrees), Education (94 degrees), Engineering Technologies (23 degrees), and Construction (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
56 degrees awarded
General Education
43 degrees awarded
Cultural Studies, Critical Theory, & Analysis
28 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at College of Micronesia-FSM was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 56 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

163

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

246

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 163 degrees were awarded to men at College of Micronesia-FSM, which is 0.663 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (246).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at College of Micronesia-FSM in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.556 times less than the 36 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at College of Micronesia-FSM in General Education, which is 3 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 10% of students graduating from College of Micronesia-FSM completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (32.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at College of Micronesia-FSM is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (32.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
406 degrees awarded
Asian
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of Micronesia-FSM is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (406 degrees awarded). There were 135 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (3 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
243 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male
163 degrees awarded
Asian Female
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of Micronesia-FSM is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female (243 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders male (163 degrees).

Operations

College of Micronesia-FSM employs 50 Professors, 16 Assistant professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at College of Micronesia-FSM are Male Professor (33), Female Professor (17), and Male Assistant professor (11).

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 46 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$7.89M

2023 Salaries

2.61%

decline from 2022

In 2023, College of Micronesia-FSM paid a median of $7.89M in salaries, a 2.61% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.91% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.19% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$2.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, College of Micronesia-FSM paid a total of $2.58M to 89 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

71 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at College of Micronesia-FSM were Professor with 50 employees, Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, 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 46 employees, and Management with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at College of Micronesia-FSM was Male Professor with 33 employees, Female Professor with 17 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 11 employees.

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

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