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Northern Michigan University Overview

Northern Michigan University is a public institution located in Marquette, Michigan. The charming, small-town atmosphere of Marquette draws many to the area.

What Is Northern Michigan University Known For?

1,530 Undergraduate Awards
$24,907 Avg Cost After Aid
67% Acceptance Rate
  • The doctor's degree is the highest award offered at Northern Michigan University.
  • In 2019-2020, 74% of the faculty were full-time.
  • After graduation, Northern Michigan University bachelor's degree recipients go on to jobs where they make $41,719 a year. That's about 2% more than their peers at other schools.

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Northern Michigan University Rankings

These rankings may look different from those published by other outlets, because we use an outcomes-based approach rather than a subjective one. We get our data from a number of places, including the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard. For more information, check out our rankings and methodology page.

Program Level Awards

These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Northern Michigan University.

Rank Ranking Name Share
#16 Best Value Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Master’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#22 Most Popular Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#68 Best Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#78 Most Popular Natural Resources Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#78 Most Popular Natural Resources & Conservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#79 Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#88 Best Value Cosmetology Undergraduate Certificate Schools Tweet It - Post It
#103 Best Value General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#110 Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools Tweet It - Post It
#144 Best Value Personal & Culinary Services Undergraduate Certificate Schools Tweet It - Post It

Awards From Around the Web

The following table lists some notable awards Northern Michigan University has earned from around the web.

Rank Ranking Name Source
#1 Best Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist Schools College Factual
#1 Best Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Bachelor’s Degree Schools College Factual
#18 Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science Associate Degree Schools College Factual
#19 Best Laboratory Technician Schools College Factual
#44 Best Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting Associate Degree Schools College Factual
#44 Best Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate Degree Schools College Factual

Where Is Northern Michigan University?

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Contact details for Northern Michigan University are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855-5301
Phone: 906-227-2650
Website: www.nmu.edu
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NorthernMichiganU
Twitter: http://twitter.com/NorthernMichU

How Do I Get Into Northern Michigan University?

You can apply to Northern Michigan University online at: https://www.nmu.edu/admissions/apply

Admission Requirements for Northern Michigan University

Submission Required?
High School GPA required
High School Rank neither required nor recommended
High School Transcript required
College Prep Program recommended
Recommendations considered but not required
SAT or ACT Scores neither required nor recommended
TOEFL required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northern Michigan University?

67% Acceptance Rate
61% Of Accepted Are Women
Northern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 67%, which means it is fairly selective. Take that into account when you are working on your application and gathering requested materials. Do what you can to stand out among other applicants.

Approximately 39% of accepted students are men and 61% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 67%, and the acceptance rate for women is 67%.

Can I Afford Northern Michigan University?

$24,907 Net Price
64% Take Out Loans
7.9% Loan Default Rate
The overall average net price of Northern Michigan University is $24,907. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Northern Michigan University, approximately 64% of students took out student loans averaging $7,804 a year. That adds up to $31,216 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at Northern Michigan University is 7.9%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you'll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans.

Northern Michigan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

5,880 Full-Time Undergraduates
57% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 6,734 undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University, with 5,880 being full-time and 854 being part-time.

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There are also 634 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,880 full-time undergraduates at Northern Michigan University, 43% are male and 57% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northern Michigan University students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 45
Black or African American 95
Hispanic or Latino 268
White 5,040
International Students 71
Other Races/Ethnicities 361

Geographic Diversity

Michigan students aren't the only ones who study at Northern Michigan University. At this time, 22 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 46 countries are represented at Northern Michigan University. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Canada, United Kingdom, and Sweden.

Online Learning at Northern Michigan University

1,055 Took All Classes Online
5,358 Took At Least One Class Online
33.5% Avg Growth Over 4 Years
In 2019-2020, 5,358 students took at least one online class at the school.

The following chart shows how the online learning population at Northern Michigan University has changed over the last few years.

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This school is the 10th most popular in Michigan for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2019-2020.

Online Affordability Rankings of Northern Michigan University

During the most recent year for which we have data, the full-time undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University was $12,402 for in-state students. Out-of-state students paid $17,898. The following table shows how Northern Michigan University is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are not mostly online.

Major Tuition for In-State Students Tuition for Out-of-State Students
Entrepreneurial Studies #7 #1
Electronics Engineering Technology #10 #4
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science #13 #4
Writing Studies #31 #22
Hospitality Management #49 #25
Engineering Technologies #55 #31

Online Growth Rankings of Northern Michigan University

The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Northern Michigan University was 33.5%. This is the #832 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at Northern Michigan University regardless of major.

The following table shows the 1-year growth rate of Northern Michigan University majors that offer at least one online course. This table only includes majors with positive growth.

Major 1-Year Growth Rate
Business Administration & Management 30%
Business, Management & Marketing 14%
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 2%
Construction Management 9%
Education 19%
Educational Administration 6%
Electronics Engineering Technology 54%
Engineering Technologies 2%
Entrepreneurial Studies 27%
Health Professions 3%
Nursing 6%
Public Administration 30%
Public Administration & Social Service 60%
Social Work 65%
Special Education 45%
Teacher Education Grade Specific 45%

The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at Northern Michigan University ranks compared to all other partially online schools that offer a specific major. Note that the majors may or may not be offered online at Northern Michigan University.

Major Growth Rate Rank
Electronics Engineering Technology #18
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science #25
Entrepreneurial Studies #55
Public Administration #65
General Psychology #88
Curriculum & Instruction #96
Engineering Technologies #119
Special Education #121
Teacher Education Subject Specific #133
Public Administration & Social Service #152
Psychology #157
Educational Administration #159
Teacher Education Grade Specific #193
Criminal Justice & Corrections #263
Nursing #312
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting #342
Education #483

When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.

Northern Michigan University Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Basic Certificate Associate’s Undergraduate Certificate Bachelor’s Graduate Certificate Master’s Doctor’s TOTAL
Nursing 0 0 0 105 0 0 1 106
General Biology 0 0 0 96 0 8 0 104
Business Administration & Management 7 0 0 63 0 13 0 83
Liberal Arts General Studies 0 81 0 1 0 1 0 83
Criminal Justice & Corrections 0 24 0 57 0 0 0 81
Fine & Studio Arts 0 9 0 67 0 0 0 76
Social Work 0 0 0 32 0 25 0 57
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 0 15 0 35 0 3 0 53
General Psychology 0 0 0 50 0 3 0 53
Natural Resources Conservation 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 52
Teacher Education Grade Specific 0 0 0 44 0 5 0 49
Health & Physical Education 0 0 0 41 0 8 0 49
Teacher Education Subject Specific 0 0 0 32 0 12 0 44
Marketing 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 39
Construction Management 0 0 0 35 0 0 0 35
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 0 0 35 0 0 0 0 35
Allied Health Professions 0 28 0 0 0 4 0 32
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 32
Accounting 0 0 0 28 0 1 0 29
General English Literature 0 0 0 15 0 8 0 23
Writing Studies 0 0 0 13 0 10 0 23
Special Education 0 0 0 15 0 7 0 22
Precision Metal Working 17 5 0 0 0 0 0 22
Political Science & Government 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 22
General Business/Commerce 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 20
Mechanical Engineering Technology 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 20
Finance & Financial Management 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 18
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 18
Communication & Media Studies 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 17
Educational Administration 0 0 0 0 5 11 0 16
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 16
Cosmetology 3 0 12 0 0 0 0 15
Economics 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 15
Public Relations & Advertising 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 14
Fisheries Sciences 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 14
Chemistry 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 14
Computer Information Systems 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13
Electronics Engineering Technology 0 7 0 6 0 0 0 13
Romance Languages 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13
Mathematics 0 0 0 11 0 2 0 13
History 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12
Entrepreneurial Studies 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 11
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 11
Anthropology 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 11
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10
Building Management & Inspection 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 10
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 10
Intelligence & Command Control Operations 1 2 0 7 0 0 0 10
Sociology 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10
Public Administration 0 0 0 1 0 9 0 10
Communication Sciences 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9
Geography & Cartography 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 9
Drama & Theater Arts 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9
Hospitality Management 0 2 0 6 0 0 0 8
Curriculum & Instruction 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 8
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7
Ethnic Studies 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 6
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 6
Behavioral Science 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6
Industrial Production Technology 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 5
Legal Support Services 0 2 0 2 1 0 0 5
Philosophy 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5
Management Information Systems 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4
Environmental Control Technology 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4
Area Studies 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
Mental & Social Health Services 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
Geological & Earth Sciences 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
International Relations & National Security 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2
Information Technology 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
Physics 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
Music 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
Teaching English or French 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zoology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Business Support & Assistant Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Insurance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Computer Systems Networking 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other Education 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Student Counseling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Computer Engineering Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Construction Engineering Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Human Development & Family Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Health & Medical Administrative Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Health/Medical Prep Programs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Professional General Legal Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fire Protection 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Child Development & Psychology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 33 222 78 1,197 7 151 1 1,689

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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