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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%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

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

N/A

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

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

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

$0–30K
$5,237
$30–48K
$3,168
$48–75K
$7,568
$75–110K
$8,909
$110K+
$11,630

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

50% women
50% men

Race & ethnicity

White
77%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
Black
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%

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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