NCMC Facts

North Central has been part of Emmet County since 1958.

3 Campus Locations + online

Petoskey - Main Campus
Gaylord Center
Cheboygan Center

Delivering a Quality Education

Accreditation matters because it confirms educational quality and protects students’ ability to transfer credits and receive federal aid.

North Central recently completed a reaccreditation review. The Higher Learning Commission team found that NCMC met all 18 core components demonstrating compliance with the following criteria:

Mission
Integrity
Teaching & Learning
Institutional Effectiveness

In addition, we are proud of being named among the Top 200 colleges for the Aspen Prize, our nation's leading recognition of performance in the community college sector for:

Student Outcomes
Effective Teaching
Commitment to Student Success

In addition, North Central is proud to hold a number of additional recognitions, seals, and designations that highlight our commitment to quality, student support, and community impact. These recognitions reflect strengths in student success, program-specific accreditation, veteran support, sustainability, and web presence.

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Vision

To become the premier student-centered college, as partners on the learning journey.

As such, North Central will be recognized for its strength in transfer education, workforce development and lifelong learning, energizing the social and economic vitality of the communities it serves.

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Student-Centered and Community-Focused

North Central’s vision emphasizes our continuous focus on being student-centered and partnering with learners on their journey. That includes transfer education for students going on to universities, workforce development tied to local employer needs, and lifelong learning for residents at every stage. Everything is aimed at strengthening the social and economic health of this region.

Student Profile

1,722 Students (Winter 2025)

Enrollment Status

68% Full Time

32% Part Time

Gender

61% Male

38% Female

1% Another Gender

Dual Enrollment

45% Dual/Concurrently Enrolled

Program Offerings

North Central offers 70 programs across transfer, fast-track and occupational pathways.

North Central offers a wide portfolio: 19 transfer degree programs, 38 occupational programs, and 13 Fast Track programs, many of which can be completed in a few weeks to a few months. The college also offers some credentials fully online, helping learners balance work, family, and school.

Transfer Programs

For students planning to transfer to a four-year institution

Fast Track Programs

Designed to meet the needs of returning adult learners

Occupational Programs

Designed to prepare students for the workforce

Occupational Programs Breakdown

Dental Hygiene 1

Career & Tech. 5

Health Sciences 7

Business 8

All Other Occ. 17

Keeping College Affordable

In-District Tuition for Emmet County Students

Tuition Per Contact Hour (2025-26)
- In-District $152 – A savings of $6,500+ for a 2-yr. credential!
- Out-of-District $260
- Out-of-State $330
- Free Tuition for Emmet County seniors!

Two-Year Cost of Attendance

- $20,000 Average savings attending NCMC full-time and living on campus for the first 2 years then transferring to a 4-year university.

Financial Aid / Scholarships

- $4,978,176 Total Aid Awarded in the 2023-24 Academic Year
- 80% of degree/certificate-seeking NCMC students receive grant & scholarship aid

Sources of Funding

NCMC’s 2025–26 operating budget is $21.4 million. Operating revenue comes from a combination of Emmet County property taxes, state appropriations, tuition and fees, and other sources. These components work together to keep the college running day-to-day.

Sources of funding by percentage
	Funding source	Percent
	Voted Operational Millage	20%
	Charter Levy	19%
	Tuition & Fees	31%
	State Appropriations	24%
	Other	6%

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