91²Ö¿â Facts

91²Ö¿â 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.

91²Ö¿â recently completed a reaccreditation review. The Higher Learning Commission team found that 91²Ö¿â met all 18 core components demonstrating compliance with the following criteria:

  • Mission
  • Integrity
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Institutional Effectiveness
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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, 91²Ö¿â 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.
Click here for a list of all our designations.
Vision

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

As such, 91²Ö¿â 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

91²Ö¿â’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

91²Ö¿â offers 70 programs across transfer, fast-track and occupational pathways.

91²Ö¿â 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.

19
Transfer Programs
For students planning to transfer to a four-year institution
13
Fast Track Programs
Designed to meet the needs of returning adult learners
38
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 91²Ö¿â 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 91²Ö¿â students receive grant & scholarship aid

Sources of Funding

91²Ö¿â’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.

  Funding source Percent
  Voted Operational Millage 20%
  Charter Levy 19%
  Tuition & Fees 31%
  State Appropriations 24%
  Other 6%
  • Operating budget chart showing 91²Ö¿â’s funding sources: 20% from voted operational millage, 19% from Charter Levy, 31% from tuition and fees, 21% from State Appropriations, and 6% from other sources

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