Northwestern Michigan College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,544

Cost of attendance at Northwestern Michigan College 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

$10,816

Cost of attendance at Northwestern Michigan College 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 Northwestern Michigan College was $6,867. 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 Northwestern Michigan College

Northwestern Michigan College net price calculator

$6,867

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 Northwestern Michigan College 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	$6,867	$271 (4%)	$5,209	$4,182	$8,860	$9,787	$12,035
2021	$7,138	$1,293 (15%)	$6,336	$5,034	$8,882	$11,376	$12,468
2020	$8,431	$158 (2%)	$8,776	$8,547	$11,845	$13,438	$15,339
2019	$8,273	$357 (4%)	$8,297	$7,515	$11,326	$13,310	$14,214
2018	$8,630	$256 (3%)	$8,463	$9,085	$10,606	$13,520	$14,591
2017	$8,374	$282 (3%)	$8,078	$8,387	$11,007	$13,815	$14,078
2016	$8,092	$169 (2%)	$8,086	$7,978	$10,572	$12,462	$12,573
2015	$7,923	$211 (3%)	$7,563	$7,978	$10,036	$12,439	$12,915
2014	$7,712	--	$7,581	$8,241	$8,747	$12,393	$12,222

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwestern Michigan College'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	$21,704	$164	$8,544	$12,620	$540
2021	$21,540	$420 (2%)	$8,280	$12,720	$540
2020	$21,960	$1,198 (5%)	$8,820	$12,600	$540
2019	$23,158	$141	$7,604	$14,054	$1,500
2018	$23,017	$1,058 (5%)	$7,463	$14,054	$1,500
2017	$21,959	$783 (4%)	$6,630	$13,829	$1,500
2016	$21,176	$200	$6,163	$13,513	$1,500
2015	$21,376	$1,483 (7%)	$5,645	$14,231	$1,500
2014	$19,893	$92	$5,093	$13,400	$1,400
2013	$19,801	--	$5,001	$13,400	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Northwestern Michigan College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 511 dormitories available to its students at $5,475 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Northwestern Michigan College is $608 per month.
Does Northwestern Michigan College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Northwestern Michigan College for one academic year is $3,400, which works out to $378 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northwestern Michigan College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $540.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northwestern Michigan College 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: $1,420

If living off-campus, with family: $3,520

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,520
How much is Northwestern Michigan College application fees?: Northwestern Michigan College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northwestern Michigan College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwestern Michigan College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$234	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$305	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Northwestern Michigan College 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 Northwestern Michigan College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,400	$5,475	N/A	511
2021	$3,400	$5,475	N/A	511
2020	$3,400	$5,475	N/A	503
2019	$4,000	$5,475	N/A	507
2018	$4,000	$5,475	N/A	507
2017	$4,000	$5,350	N/A	407
2016	$4,000	$5,325	N/A	398

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwestern Michigan College 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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