NMU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,918

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

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

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northern Michigan University was $17,686. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at NMU

NMU net price calculator

$17,686

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of NMU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,686	$2,005 (13%)	$9,869	$11,662	$15,930	$20,323	$21,454
2021	$15,681	$480 (3%)	$8,958	$10,573	$16,017	$19,684	$21,644
2020	$15,201	$958 (7%)	$9,137	$11,723	$15,753	$20,208	$21,026
2019	$14,243	$238 (2%)	$8,955	$10,967	$15,822	$19,235	$20,553
2018	$14,005	$1,338 (11%)	$8,305	$10,170	$13,901	$17,463	$18,842
2017	$12,667	$36	$7,737	$9,218	$13,335	$16,368	$17,354
2016	$12,703	$445 (4%)	$8,000	$9,264	$13,037	$16,901	$17,441
2015	$12,258	$203 (2%)	$7,528	$10,068	$12,984	$16,272	$17,074
2014	$12,055	--	$8,984	$10,608	$14,320	$16,905	$17,461

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northern Michigan University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$26,076	$1,096 (4%)	$12,918	$12,408	$750
2021	$24,980	$435 (2%)	$11,680	$12,540	$760
2020	$25,415	$1,228 (5%)	$11,255	$13,400	$760
2019	$24,187	$899 (4%)	$10,729	$12,658	$800
2018	$23,288	$1,118 (5%)	$10,240	$12,248	$800
2017	$22,170	$864 (4%)	$9,766	$11,674	$730
2016	$21,306	$448 (2%)	$9,620	$10,956	$730
2015	$20,858	$585 (3%)	$9,324	$10,734	$800
2014	$20,273	$701 (4%)	$9,037	$10,436	$800
2013	$19,572	--	$8,709	$9,963	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does NMU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,956 dormitories available to its students at $6,212 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at NMU is $690 per month.
Does NMU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at NMU for one academic year is $5,700, which works out to $633 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: NMU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $750.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, NMU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,026

If living off-campus, with family: $3,690

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,614
How much is NMU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: NMU offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northern Michigan University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$485	$612
For out-of-state students	$719	$828

Housing and Meal

Northern Michigan University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northern Michigan University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,700	$6,212	N/A	2,956
2021	$5,034	$6,038	N/A	2,892
2020	$4,900	$5,874	N/A	3,202
2019	$4,974	$5,692	N/A	3,186
2018	$4,830	$5,498	N/A	3,021
2017	$4,678	$5,160	N/A	3,068
2016	$4,498	$4,788	N/A	3,368

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northern Michigan University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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