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College of the Marshall Islands

College of the Marshall Islands

Majuro, MH · 1,009 students
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$9,996
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
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16%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
—
Earnings 10 years on
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

As the premier national post-secondary institution in Majuro, MH, the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) is best known for its vital role in regional workforce development, boasting strong academic programs in Nursing, Business Studies, and its flagship Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. What truly sets CMI apart is its unique geographic setting on a low-lying coral atoll, which serves as a vibrant, living laboratory for students to study marine science and climate resilience firsthand. The campus culture is exceptionally close-knit and supportive, offering a student experience deeply rooted in Marshallese traditions, community service, and active student clubs along the scenic oceanfront. This combination of culturally integrated learning and affordable, accredited pathways makes CMI a unique and impactful starting point for a student’s higher education journey.

Wikipedia:The College of the Marshall Islands (CMI) is a public community college in Uliga on the Majuro Atoll of the Marshall Islands. It primarily serves students from within the Micronesian region and is designated as the national post-secondary institution for the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), as enacted in RMI PL 1992-13, The College of the Marshall Islands Act. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

Location
Majuro, MH, 96960
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Nearest airport from college
HNL · Honolulu
2272 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$6,840$7,480
Housing & food (on campus)$3,000$3,000
Books & supplies$2,175$2,175
Cost of attendance$17,275$17,915 est.
Average net price$9,996Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$7,480
In-state: $6,840
Housing & food (on campus)$3,000
Books & supplies$2,175
Cost of attendance$17,915 est.
In-state: $17,275
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,996
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,996
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
16%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
29% graduated · 4% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 66% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$16,587
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
89%
First-gen
59%
Family income
$0
Independent
13%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
41%
Race & ethnicity
Asian
1%
NH/PI
99%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$16,587
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$2M
Full-time faculty
81%
Faculty salary
$2,401/mo
Teaching spend
$2,400
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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