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Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University (Northern Michigan, Northern or NMU) is a public university in Marquette, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1899 by the Michigan Legislature as Northern State Normal School. In 1963, the state designated the school a university and gave it the current name. The university comprises five academic divisions, offering some 180 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. NMU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Wildcats and compete primarily in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

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84%

Acceptance

$14,085

Net price

6,556

Enrollment

52%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

84%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,085

Average net price

$14,277

In-state tuition

$19,773

Out-of-state tuition

$13,274

Room & board

$720

Books & supplies

$27,841

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

46%

Students with federal loans

$21,474

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$7,697
$30–48K
$7,185
$48–75K
$11,051
$75–110K
$16,324
$110K+
$22,268

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$47,107

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,996

Median earnings (6 yrs)

52%

Graduation rate

78%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,369

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,556

Total enrollment

12%

Part-time

20

Avg. age at entry

28%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women
39% men

Race & ethnicity

White
84%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Black
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Asian
0%

Northern Michigan University FAQ

Is Northern Michigan University a public or private school?

Northern Michigan University is a public institution located in Marquette, MI.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Michigan University?

Northern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 84%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Northern Michigan University cost?

The average annual net price at Northern Michigan University is $14,085 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $14,277 in-state and $19,773 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Northern Michigan University?

About 52% of students at Northern Michigan University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Northern Michigan University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Northern Michigan University students earn a median of $47,107 per year.

How many students attend Northern Michigan University?

Northern Michigan University enrolls about 6,556 students.

Campus

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