North Central Missouri College

www.ncmissouri.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,150

5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$10,400

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

1,951

43.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.6%

197 Graduates

About

North Central Missouri College is a higher education institution located in Grundy County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at North Central Missouri College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (118 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (109 degrees), and Teacher Education (23 degrees).

In 2024, 483 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North Central Missouri College. 76.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (425 degrees), 19.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at North Central Missouri College is $3,150, which is $−5,010 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at North Central Missouri College is $3,150, which is $5,010 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,400.

In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending North Central Missouri College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,150

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at North Central Missouri College was $3,150. The cost of tuition at North Central Missouri College is $−5,010 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of North Central Missouri College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,400

2024 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 North Central Missouri College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,400. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North Central Missouri College grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of North Central Missouri College (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

$8,704

Room and Board

$794

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at North Central Missouri College was of $8,704 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 19.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $794. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.53% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at North Central Missouri College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at North Central Missouri College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6.67% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North Central Missouri College (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.

Enrollment

North Central Missouri College had a total enrollment of 1,951 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North Central Missouri College is 847 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,104. This means that 43.4% of students enrolled at North Central Missouri College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North Central Missouri College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.6% White, 4.41% Two or More Races, 2.46% Black or African American, 0.718% Asian, 0.461% Hispanic or Latino, 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at North Central Missouri College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (63.5%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Two or More Races Female (2.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

43.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North Central Missouri College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,951 students. The full-time enrollment at North Central Missouri College is 847 and the part-time enrollment is 1,104. This means that 43.4% of students enrolled at North Central Missouri College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North Central Missouri College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2024 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 North Central Missouri College was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), North Central Missouri College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North Central Missouri College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,729 enrolled students
Two or More Races
86 enrolled students
Black or African American
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North Central Missouri College is 88.6% White, 4.41% Two or More Races, 2.46% Black or African American, 0.718% Asian, 0.461% Hispanic or Latino, 0.103% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 39 students (2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 259 more women than men received degrees from North Central Missouri College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North Central Missouri College is white (425 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at North Central Missouri College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (118 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (109 degrees) and Teacher Education (23 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North Central Missouri College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (15 degrees), and Health (228 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 North Central Missouri College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,590,284 people), Registered nurses (1,554,366 people), Secondary school teachers (495,248 people), Education administrators (287,661 people), and Special education teachers (218,050 people).

The most specialized majors at North Central Missouri College in 2024 are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (15 degrees), Health (228 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (121 degrees), and Education (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 North Central Missouri College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at North Central Missouri College are Agriculture (46 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (15 degrees), Health (228 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (121 degrees), and Education (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 North Central Missouri College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,035,505 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,745,915 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (399,536 people), Outpatient care centers (345,596 people), and Offices of physicians (235,475 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North Central Missouri College.

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training

Most Common (2024)

79 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North Central Missouri College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at North Central Missouri College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

112

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

371

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 112 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Missouri College, which is 0.302 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (371).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North Central Missouri College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Missouri College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.686 times less than the 70 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 101 degrees were awarded to men at North Central Missouri College in Registered Nursing, which is 12.6 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from North Central Missouri College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
425 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
22 degrees awarded
Black or African American
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North Central Missouri College is white (425 degrees awarded). There were 19.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

1.45% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
328 degrees awarded
White Female
324 degrees awarded
White Female
321 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North Central Missouri College is white female (328 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (324 degrees).

Operations

North Central Missouri College has an endowment valued at nearly $12.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 952k (7.7%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, North Central Missouri College had a total salary expenditure of 28.8M. North Central Missouri College employs 44 No academic ranks. Most academics at North Central Missouri College are Female No academic rank (32), and Male No academic rank (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Missouri College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

Endowment

$12.4M

2024 Endowment

6.27%

growth from 2023

North Central Missouri College has an endowment valued at about $12.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of North Central Missouri College grew 6.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.95M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at North Central Missouri College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.4M

2024 Salaries

11.5%

growth from 2023

In 2024, North Central Missouri College paid a median of $10.4M in salaries, which represents 36.2% of their overall expenditure ($28.8M) and a 11.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.54% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 8.03% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.64M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, North Central Missouri College paid a total of $2.64M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at North Central Missouri College were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, and Service with 11 employees.

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