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College of Micronesia-FSM

Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia Public 4-year

Overview

Located in Pohnpei, the Federated States of Micronesia, College of Micronesia-FSM is a public four-year institution. Fall 2024 enrollment was 1,729 students. It is a land-grant institution.

College of Micronesia-FSM offers certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Business/Commerce. It awarded 404 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

40% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Mission

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.

Mission statement as reported by College of Micronesia-FSM

Key figures

1,729
Students enrolled
40%
First-year retention
404
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
37
Programs and majors
13:1
Student-to-faculty ratio

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Delivery modes

CampusHybrid

Program levels

CertificateAssociateBachelor

Programs and majors offered 37

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Education 3
Liberal Arts and General Studies 1
Business, Management and Marketing 8
Agriculture and Veterinary Science 3
Health Professions 6
Engineering Technologies 2
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Studies 2
Construction Trades 5
Mechanic and Repair Technologies 3
Computer and Information Sciences 1
Legal Professions and Studies 1
Culinary, Cosmetology and Personal Services 1
Precision Production 1

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students
40%
First-year retention, part-time students
17%
Student-to-faculty ratio
13:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Bachelor's degrees
27
Associate degrees
265
Certificates of 1 to 2 years
80
Certificates of 2 to 4 years
32

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024
1,729
Undergraduates, fall 2024
1,729
Full-time, fall 2024
76%
Students over the full 2024-25 year
2,168
Full-time, 2024-25
67%
Size category
1,000 to 4,999 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women
63%
Men
37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
98%
Race or ethnicity unknown
2%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online
16%
Students taking some online courses
66%
Weekend or evening classes
Yes

Campus and services

Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
President & CEO
Dr. Theresa Koroivulaono
Services and opportunities
Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services
For veterans and service members
Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact
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