Northern Marianas College

Saipan, MP
As Terlaje Campus, Saipan, MP 96950-1250
670-237-6700

Northern Marianas College (NMC) is a public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory located in the western Pacific Ocean. NMC is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

NMC offers certificate and associate degree programs in a variety of academic and vocational areas, as well as a bachelor's degree in business administration. The college also provides adult education and community services, including English as a Second Language (ESL) and citizenship classes.

NMC was established in 1987 as a two-year community college. In 1992, the college began offering four-year degrees, and in 2001, it became a comprehensive institution with the addition of a bachelor's degree program.

NMC is located on the island of Saipan, the largest island in the CNMI. The college has two main campuses: the As Terlaje Campus in Susupe and the Fina Sisu Campus in Garapan. NMC also has satellite campuses on the islands of Tinian and Rota.

Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled at NMC. The student body is diverse, with students from the CNMI, the U.S. mainland, and other countries.

NMC is governed by a nine-member Board of Regents, which is appointed by the Governor of the CNMI. The college is led by President Carmen Fernandez, who was appointed in 2016.

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1255

Type: Public, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.marianas.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.marianas.edu/content.php?id=370