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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?

1,574 Undergraduate Awards
$24,907 Avg Cost After Aid
71% Acceptance Rate
  • The doctor's degree is the highest award offered at Northern Michigan University.
  • In 2021-2022, 70% of the faculty were full-time.
  • A student who earns a bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University makes roughly $44,658 a year. This is 9% more than their peers from other colleges and universities.

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

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 1
High School Rank 3
High School Transcript 1
College Prep Program 3
Recommendations 5
SAT or ACT Scores 3
TOEFL 1

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northern Michigan University?

71% Acceptance Rate
61% Of Accepted Are Women
Northern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 71%, which means that is not quite as selective as some other schools. Still, you'll need good grades and a solid application if you want to be admitted.

Approximately 37% of accepted students are men and 61% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 72%, and the acceptance rate for women is 69%.

Can I Afford Northern Michigan University?

$24,907 Net Price
62% Take Out Loans
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 62% of students took out student loans averaging $7,354 a year. That adds up to $29,416 over four years for those students.

Northern Michigan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

5,785 Full-Time Undergraduates
58% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 6,611 undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University, with 5,785 being full-time and 826 being part-time.

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There are also 603 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,785 full-time undergraduates at Northern Michigan University, 42% are male and 58% 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 43
Black or African American 110
Hispanic or Latino 239
White 4,974
International Students 65
Other Races/Ethnicities 354

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

575 Took All Classes Online
2,295 Took At Least One Class Online
There are 33 bachelor’s degree and 30 master’s degree programs available online at Northern Michigan University. In 2022-2023, 2,295 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 2022-2023.

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
Curriculum & Instruction 20%
Cytogenetics/Genetics/Clinical Genetics Technology/Technologist 40%
Early Childhood Education 86%
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 36%
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 91%
General Psychology 28%
General Studies 21%
Health Professions 16%
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 50%
Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology 24%
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 20%
Organizational Leadership 14%
Public Administration 9%

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 0 103 0 0 11 114
General Biology 0 0 0 99 0 9 0 108
Liberal Arts General Studies 0 103 0 0 0 1 0 104
Business Administration & Management 8 0 0 61 0 16 0 85
General Psychology 0 0 0 67 0 7 0 74
Criminal Justice & Corrections 0 14 0 55 0 0 0 69
Fine & Studio Arts 0 11 0 57 0 0 0 68
Teacher Education Grade Specific 0 0 0 31 0 36 0 67
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 0 15 0 47 0 5 0 67
Natural Resources Conservation 0 0 0 58 0 0 0 58
Health & Physical Education 0 0 0 51 0 7 0 58
Teacher Education Subject Specific 0 0 0 42 0 9 0 51
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 48
Social Work 0 0 0 21 0 23 0 44
Accounting 0 0 0 32 0 11 0 43
Allied Health Professions 0 33 0 0 0 8 0 41
Construction Management 0 0 0 32 0 0 0 32
Precision Metal Working 17 8 0 0 0 0 0 25
Computer Information Systems 0 0 0 23 0 1 0 24
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers 0 0 24 0 0 0 0 24
General English Literature 0 0 0 17 0 4 0 21
Special Education 0 0 0 9 0 11 0 20
Writing Studies 0 0 0 12 0 7 0 19
Fisheries Sciences 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 19
Political Science & Government 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 19
Other Agriculture 0 18 0 0 0 0 0 18
Marketing 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 18
Public Relations & Advertising 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 18
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 18
Finance & Financial Management 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 16
Hospitality Management 0 5 0 11 0 0 0 16
Mechanical Engineering Technology 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 16
General Business/Commerce 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 15
Educational Administration 0 0 0 0 3 12 0 15
History 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 15
Intelligence & Command Control Operations 0 4 0 11 0 0 0 15
Chemistry 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 15
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 14
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 14
Mathematics 0 0 0 8 0 6 0 14
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13
Electronics Engineering Technology 0 5 0 8 0 0 0 13
Communication Sciences 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 13
Entrepreneurial Studies 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12
Romance Languages 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12
Anthropology 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12
Economics 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 12
Communication & Media Studies 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 11
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 2 7 2 0 0 0 0 11
Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 11
Curriculum & Instruction 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 10
Drama & Theater Arts 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance 0 8 1 0 0 0 0 9
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 8
Industrial Production Technology 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7
Mental & Social Health Services 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7
Geography & Cartography 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 7
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 7
International Relations & National Security 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 6
Building Management & Inspection 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 5
Cosmetology 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 5
Legal Support Services 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 4
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4
Data Analytics 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4
Geological & Earth Sciences 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 4
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 3
Ethnic Studies 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
Behavioral Science 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
Sociology 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
Music 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3
Area Studies 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
Physics 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2
Business Support & Assistant Services 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Information Technology 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Other Education 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Robotics Engineering 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Philosophy 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Dance 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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
Insurance 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Management Information Systems 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Student Counseling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Teaching English or French 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
Environmental Control Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Food, Nutrition & Related Services 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Human Development & Family Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 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 27 256 56 1,235 3 202 11 1,790

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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