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IPEDS ID: 243638
OPE ID: 01034300
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College of Micronesia-FSM
Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia 96941
General information:  (691) 320-2480 x100
Website:  www.comfsm.fm
Type:  2-year, Public
Awards offered:  One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  2,022 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  15 to 1
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Admissionswww.comfsm.fm/?q=admissions
Apply Onlinewww.comfsm.fm/?q=OAR-forms
Financial Aidwww.comfsm.fm/?q=financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorcomfsm.fm/fao/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm
Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteranswww.comfsm.fm/?q=financial-aid
Disability Serviceswww.comfsm.fm/?q=Special-Assistance-of-Students-with-Disabilities
Mission Statement
  The College of Micronesia-FSM is a learner-centered institution of higher education that is committed to the success of the Federated States of Micronesia by providing academic and career & technical educational programs characterized by continuous improvement and best practices.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Faculty by primary function, Fall 2017Full timePart time
Total faculty12319
Instructional9719
Research and public service260
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-2019% change 2017-2018 to 2018-2019
Tuition and fees$4,750$4,750$4,750$4,7500.0%
Books and supplies$1,000$1,000$1,600$1,6000.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$4,263$4,263$4,263$4,2630.0%
Other$1,500$1,500$1,500$1,5000.0%
Off Campus
Room and board$3,000$3,000$3,000$3,0000.0%
Other$3,180$3,180$3,180$3,1800.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,000$3,180$3,000$3,0000.0%
Total Expenses2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-2019% change 2017-2018 to 2018-2019
On Campus$11,513$11,513$12,113$12,1130.0%
Off Campus$11,930$11,930$12,530$12,5300.0%
Off Campus with Family$8,750$8,930$9,350$9,3500.0%
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid156198%————
Grant or scholarship aid54796%$3,119,777$5,703
Federal grants54595%$3,079,634$5,651
Pell grants54595%$3,079,634$5,651
Other federal grants00%$0—
State/local government grant or scholarships6411%$40,143$627
Institutional grants or scholarships00%$0—
Student loan aid00%$0—
Federal student loans00%$0—
Other student loans00%$0—
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid11,80589%$5,757,685$3,190
Pell grants1,79489%$4,737,691$2,641
Federal student loans00%$0—
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2015-20162016-20172017-2018
Average net price$3,299$4,171$4,302
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2015-20162016-20172017-2018
$0 – $30,000$3,229$4,173$4,428
$30,001 – $48,000$3,562$4,197$4,321
$48,001 – $75,000$3,114$3,598$4,951
$75,001 – $110,000———
$110,001 and more———
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2017
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)2,022
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment0
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 72% Part-time: 28%Student Gender: Male: 44% Female: 56%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 0% Black or African American: 0% Hispanic/Latino: 0% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 100% White: 0% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0% Non-resident alien: 0%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 88% 25 and over: 12% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 100% Out-of-state: 0% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2016.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled only in distance education: -1% Enrolled in some distance education: -1% Not enrolled in any distance education: 100%
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Undergraduate application fee (2018-2019): $10
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2018
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants1,505721784
Percent admitted76%73%79%
Percent admitted who enrolled61%62%60%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommendedConsidered but not required
Secondary school GPAX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students
Student retention: Full-time students: 61% Part-time students: 51%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2016 and Returned in Fall 2017
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 88 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2017.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 29% Transfer-out rate: 5%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 23% Female: 34%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 29%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2015 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Graduation Rates by Time to Completion

Graduation rates can be measured over different lengths of time. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program. For example, the "normal" amount of time for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., 4 years for a 2-year program).

Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2014 or Fall 2015, by Time to Completion
Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2014 or Fall 2015, by Time to Completion [Began in Fall 2014] Within "Normal time" for the program: 3% Within 150% of "Normal time" for the program: 23% Within Twice as Long as "Normal time" for the program: 30% [Began in Fall 2015] Within "Normal time" for the program: 18% Within 150% of "Normal time" for the program: 29% Within Twice as Long as "Normal time" for the program: %
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
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  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2010-11
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 6% Received an Associate's degree: 24% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 3% [Pell] Received a certificate: 6% Received an Associate's degree: 25% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 3% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 5% Received an Associate's degree: 10% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 5%
PART-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2010-11
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 7% Received an Associate's degree: 8% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 8% [Pell] Received a certificate: 8% Received an Associate's degree: 8% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 9% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 8% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 0%
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Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2017-2018
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
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  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other27--
Agriculture, General-14-
Category total2714-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting--4
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping15--
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General4--
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other-319
Tourism and Travel Services Management-10-
Category total194113
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General-13-
Category total-13-
Construction Trades
Building Construction Technology-5-
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other0--
Carpentry/Carpenter2--
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other4--
Electrician-0-
Category total65-
Education
Education, General-63-
Elementary Education and Teaching--25
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching-0-
Category total-6325
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician-14-
Telecommunications Technology/Technician08-
Category total022-
Health Professions and Related Programs
Community Health and Preventive Medicine--2
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling3--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General-39-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide10--
Public Health, General-2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-4-
Category total13452
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Studies, General7--
Category total7--
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-41-
Category total-41-
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General9--
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician2--
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, General3--
Category total14--
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis-33-
Marine Sciences-7-
Category total-40-
Personal and Culinary Services
Personal and Culinary Services, Other-0-
Category total-0-
Grand total8628440
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Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2017-2018
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: 30 DoD Tuition Assistance Program: 0
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: $3,106
RETENTION, GRADUATION, AND TRANSFER-OUT
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS Full-time students: 80% Part-time students: 50%
  • Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
GRADUATION AND TRANSFER-OUT RATES FOR FIRST-TIME EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS
Rates by time to completion2010-112011-12
Graduation rate
150 percent of normal time--0%
  • Depending on the program length, graduation and transfer-out rates can be measured over different lengths of time. The academic years, 2010-11 and 2011-12, are the cohort years students entered an institution. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program from the time they entered an institution. For example, the "normal" amount of time (or 100% time) for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., completion within 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., completion within 4 years for a 2-year program).
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  • No varsity sports data reported for this institution.
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Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesAccredited since ((!)07/01/1978)03/01/2023
  • (!) Estimated date
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/151591.
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2016 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus201420152016
Illegal weapons possession100
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations27124
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !201420152016
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations1010
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus201420152016
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Rape000
Fondling000
Incest000
Statutory rape000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault214
Burglary820
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !201420152016
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Rape000
Fondling000
Incest000
Statutory rape000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault010
Burglary500
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
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Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
  • This institution is not found on the current Federal loan default rates database. Cohort Default Rate (CDR) data are not included when number of borrowers entering repayment includes 10 or fewer borrowers for all 3 cohort years.
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