College of the Marshall Islands

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,410

2024 Average Net Price

$9,996

After Financial Aid

2014 Acceptance Rate

88.3%

392 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,011

59.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

18.4%

54 Graduates

About

College of the Marshall Islands is a higher education institution located in None. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at College of the Marshall Islands were Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 degrees awarded), Accounting & Business Management (36 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (28 degrees).

In 2024, 214 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at College of the Marshall Islands. 57.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (210 degrees), 52.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at College of the Marshall Islands is $4,410, which is $−6,185 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at College of the Marshall Islands is $4,410, which is $6,185 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,996.

In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending College of the Marshall Islands received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$4,410

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at College of the Marshall Islands was $4,410. The cost of tuition at College of the Marshall Islands is $−6,185 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

This chart compares the tuition costs of College of the Marshall Islands (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,996

2024 Value

9.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 College of the Marshall Islands had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,996. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of College of the Marshall Islands grew by 9.54%.

This chart compares the average net price of College of the Marshall Islands (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

$6,575

Room and Board

$2,175

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at College of the Marshall Islands was of $6,575 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.4% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,175. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at College of the Marshall Islands (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89% of undergraduate students at College of the Marshall Islands received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.29% with respect to 2023, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at College of the Marshall Islands (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 the Marshall Islands received 392 undergraduate applications in 2014.

There were 1,011 students enrolled at College of the Marshall Islands in 2024.

College of the Marshall Islands has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2014

346

Accepted Out of 392

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

Enrollment

College of the Marshall Islands had a total enrollment of 1,011 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at College of the Marshall Islands is 598 students and the part-time enrollment is 413. This means that 59.1% of students enrolled at College of the Marshall Islands are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at College of the Marshall Islands, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.593% Asian, 0.0989% White, and 0.0989% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at College of the Marshall Islands in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (53.7%), followed by Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male (45.5%) and Asian Female (0.351%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at College of the Marshall Islands in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,011 students. The full-time enrollment at College of the Marshall Islands is 598 and the part-time enrollment is 413. This means that 59.1% of students enrolled at College of the Marshall Islands are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
1,003 enrolled students
Asian
6 enrolled students
White
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at College of the Marshall Islands is 99.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.593% Asian, 0.0989% White, and 0.0989% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2024, 32 more women than men received degrees from College of the Marshall Islands. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at College of the Marshall Islands is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (210 degrees awarded). There were 52.5 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at College of the Marshall Islands is Liberal Arts & Sciences (52 degrees awarded), followed by Accounting & Business Management (36 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (28 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at College of the Marshall Islands, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (71 degrees awarded), Construction (10 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (52 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 the Marshall Islands are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,709,738 people), Registered nurses (1,627,096 people), Accountants & auditors (1,055,659 people), Other managers (881,496 people), and Secondary school teachers (557,920 people).

The most specialized majors at College of the Marshall Islands in 2024 are Education (71 degrees awarded), Construction (10 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (52 degrees), Business (55 degrees), and Health (24 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 College of the Marshall Islands are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Chief executives & legislators, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at College of the Marshall Islands are Education (71 degrees awarded), Construction (10 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (52 degrees), Business (55 degrees), and Health (24 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 College of the Marshall Islands are Elementary & secondary schools (3,402,041 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,027,278 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (684,065 people), Computer Systems Design (638,608 people), and Construction (549,407 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 the Marshall Islands.

Most Common (2024)

Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping
19 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
16 degrees awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at College of the Marshall Islands was Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping with 19 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

123

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 91 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Marshall Islands, which is 0.74 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (123).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at College of the Marshall Islands by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Marshall Islands in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.6 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 33 degrees were awarded to men at College of the Marshall Islands in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 1.5 times more than the 22 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 4% of students graduating from College of the Marshall Islands completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 7% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 15% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/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)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
210 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at College of the Marshall Islands is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders (210 degrees awarded). There were 52.5 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (4 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
143 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female
141 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Male
132 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at College of the Marshall Islands is native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female (143 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, native hawaiian or other pacific islanders female (141 degrees).

Operations

College of the Marshall Islands has an endowment valued at nearly $2.45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was not reported.

In 2024, College of the Marshall Islands had a total salary expenditure of 21.4M. College of the Marshall Islands employs 48 Instructors. Most academics at College of the Marshall Islands are Male Instructor (27), and Female Instructor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Marshall Islands are: Service, with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 26 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

Endowment

$2.45M

2024 Endowment

0.752%

growth from 2023

College of the Marshall Islands has an endowment valued at about $2.45M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of College of the Marshall Islands grew 0.752% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.49M

2024 Salaries

37.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, College of the Marshall Islands paid a median of $5.49M in salaries, which represents 25.7% of their overall expenditure ($21.4M) and a 37.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 37.6% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 23.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.37M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, College of the Marshall Islands paid a total of $1.37M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 25% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at College of the Marshall Islands were Service with 30 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

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