Northern Michigan University (NMU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,956
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	71%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Marquette, Michigan, NMU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Northern Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at NMU is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Michigan is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at NMU is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 72% at NMU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,918

Cost of attendance at Northern Michigan University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,414

Cost of attendance at Northern Michigan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Northern Michigan University received on average $8,291 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,291

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	422	31%	$4,979	$2,100,932
Other Federal Grant	1,247	93%	$2,252	$2,808,459
State Grant/Scholarships	268	20%	$8,743	$2,343,108
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,338	99%	$4,472	$5,983,029
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,343	100%	$8,291	$11,134,596

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern Michigan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern Michigan University students is 49.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.2%.

49.4%

asian 40.0% 2 students
African American 35.0% 14 students
white 50.7% 583 students
unknown 51.3% 20 students
hispanic 40.7% 22 students
International Students 66.7% 16 students
Mixed Race 43.4% 33 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Northern Michigan University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern Michigan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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