Northern Marianas College

Northern Marianas College is a public four-year institution located in Saipan, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The college enrolls 1,535 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 42% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a certificate program in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, providing foundational nursing education for students pursuing clinical healthcare careers. This program addresses regional healthcare workforce needs in the Northern Mariana Islands.

As the sole public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Northern Marianas College plays a central role in workforce development and educational access for residents of Saipan and the surrounding islands. Its nursing program supports the healthcare sector of the island community.