Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at College of Micronesia-FSM, we project that on average students will pay $6,858, while the advertised price of attendance is $12,789. That’s a difference of $5,931.
| Year | Net in-state price at College of Micronesia-FSM | In-state sticker price at College of Micronesia-FSM | Out-of-state sticker price at College of Micronesia-FSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $6,858 | $12,789 | $12,789 |
| 24-25 | $6,756 | $12,600 | $12,600 |
| 23-24 | $6,656 | $12,413 | $12,413 |
| 22-23 | $6,656 | $12,413 | $12,413 |
| 21-22 | $4,338 | $12,113 | $12,113 |
| 20-21 | $3,567 | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| 19-20 | $3,907 | $12,113 | $12,113 |
| 18-19 | $4,134 | $12,113 | $12,113 |
| 17-18 | $4,302 | $12,113 | $12,113 |
| 16-17 | $4,171 | $11,513 | $11,513 |
| 15-16 | $3,299 | $13,217 | $13,217 |
| 14-15 | $2,403 | $10,534 | $10,534 |
| 13-14 | $4,079 | $10,534 | $10,534 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At College of Micronesia-FSM this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $8,074, while students with incomes between $48K and $75K will pay around $7,197. That's a difference of $878.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at College of Micronesia-FSM |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $7,209 |
| $30K-$48K | $7,656 |
| $48K-$75K | $7,197 |
| $75K-$110K | $8,074 |
| >$110K | No data |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At College of Micronesia-FSM, over the last five years 26% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at College of Micronesia-FSM.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at College of Micronesia-FSM | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 31% | |
| Asian | 0% | 45% |
| Black | 34% | |
| Hispanic | 41% | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 26% | 28% |
| White | 50% | |
| Multiple races | 37% | |
| Unknown race | 37% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at College of Micronesia-FSM, about 69% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. College of Micronesia-FSM has 2,438 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 4-year schools.
About 61% of students are female.
And about 100% of students are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islanders.