Northern Michigan University

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About Northern Michigan University

School Type:

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Marquette, Michigan. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,611, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 71%. The university offers 100 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 49%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $12,386, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,008.

Marquette, MI

$12,386

Avg in-state
tuition

$18,008

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tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

71%

Acceptance Rate Insight

71% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

72%

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

49%

Graduation Rate Insight

49% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required or recommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

8k

Students enrolled

41%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

84%

Unknown

2%

Black

2%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

31%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

24

Total Online Enrollment

2979

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

87% On-campus

13% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold5% online

AssociateCheck Bold7% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold9% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold17% online

Master'sCheck Bold32% online

DoctorateCheck Bold100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1200
On-campus room and board$17758
On-campus other expenses$2600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81342$81342
Off-campus without family$60984$60984
Off-campus with family$60984$60984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

20%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

31%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$2,252
State Grant Aid$8,743
Institution Grant Aid$4,472
Pell Grant Aid$4,850

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$32k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

7.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Other Sports
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Lacrosse
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, AND GENDER STUDIES.
2AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
3BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
4BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
5COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
6COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
7EDUCATION.
8ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
9ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
10ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
11FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
12HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED CLINICAL SCIENCES.
13HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
14HISTORY
15HISTORY.
16HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
17LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
18LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
19MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
20MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLIED SCIENCES.
21MILITARY TECHNOLOGIES.
22MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
23NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
24PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
25PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY.
26PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
27PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
28PSYCHOLOGY.
29PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
30SECURITY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
31SOCIAL SCIENCES.
32VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.