Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About Northwestern Michigan College
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is a public community college in Traverse City, Michigan. Established in 1951, the college enrolls more than 4,000 students. The college offers associate degrees and professional certificates, bachelor's degrees through the Great Lakes Maritime Academy and Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, and bachelor's and master's degrees granted by partner universities. NMC has a branch campus on Grand Traverse Bay that houses the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, Great Lakes Maritime Academy, Great Lakes Water Studies Institute and Hagerty Conference Center. Another branch campus near Cherry Capital Airport is home to NMC's aviation and automotive service technology programs, and offers training in manufacturing, construction, renewable energy and information technology. NMC also has an observatory (the Rogers Observatory) and an ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) accredited nursing program that has a long-standing association with nearby Munson Medical Center. The campus is home to WNMC, which began as a student organization in 1967, and is now a community radio station broadcasting at 90.7 FM. The college also operates the Dennos Mus
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Acceptance
$6,231
Net price
2,813
Enrollment
25%
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Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
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Selectivity
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Diversity
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Admissions
Open admissions
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$6,231
Average net price
$5,860
In-state tuition
$13,476
Out-of-state tuition
$10,600
Room & board
$300
Books & supplies
$13,753
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
21%
Students with federal loans
$12,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$38,167
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,918
Median earnings (6 yrs)
25%
Graduation rate
84%
Retention rate
65%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,899
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,813
Total enrollment
57%
Part-time
23
Avg. age at entry
38%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Northwestern Michigan College FAQ
Is Northwestern Michigan College a public or private school?
Northwestern Michigan College is a public institution located in Traverse City, MI.
What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern Michigan College?
Northwestern Michigan College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Northwestern Michigan College cost?
The average annual net price at Northwestern Michigan College is $6,231 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,860 in-state and $13,476 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Northwestern Michigan College?
About 25% of students at Northwestern Michigan College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Northwestern Michigan College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Northwestern Michigan College students earn a median of $38,167 per year.
How many students attend Northwestern Michigan College?
Northwestern Michigan College enrolls about 2,813 students.
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