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    Northern Michigan University

    Marquette, MI · Midwest

    Northern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 84.0%. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    84.0%
    Cost after aid
    $14,085
    Graduation rate
    52%

    What Northern Michigan University says matters

    How Northern Michigan University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    85%
    9,695 of 11,399
    Yield
    16%
    1,533 enrolled
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Very important

    • Academic GPA

    Not considered

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Northern Michigan University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission84

    Entrance Exams

    AP
    X
    CLEP
    X
    Institutional Exam
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    3,939
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    7,455
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    179
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    5
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    3,301
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    6,389
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    126
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    5
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    562
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    13
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    971
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    8
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    50
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    11,399
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    9,695
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    1,533
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    7,779
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    6,888
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1,113
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    3,378
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    2,774
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    405
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    226
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    32
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    14
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    16
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    1

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    19
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    4

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Not Considered
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Not Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Not Considered
    Work experience
    Not Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    0
    ACT Composite: Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Percent who had GPA of 4.0
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
    21%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
    16%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    13%
    Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
    12%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
    15%
    Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
    9.3%
    Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
    2.4%
    Percent who had GPA below 1.0
    0
    Total
    100
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.33
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    99%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    Yes
    Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?
    Yes
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    No
    Transfer Admission34

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    Men
    482
    Women
    754
    Another Gender
    45
    Unknown
    1,202
    Total
    274
    Men
    432
    Women
    29
    Another Gender
    735
    Unknown
    157
    Total
    212
    Men
    16
    Women
    385

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Winter
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    No
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.00
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 90 Credit(s) Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred - [ ] No Limit Number Unit Type - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: 16 Semester Number Unit Type - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30 Semester - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: https://catalog.nmu.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=750 ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:
    16
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    30
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    No
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://catalog.nmu.edu/content.php?catoid=9&navoid=750
    Academic Offerings and Policies17

    Special Study Options

    Accelerated program
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    English (including composition)
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life39

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    27%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    84%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    17%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    100%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    24%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    51%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    49%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    11%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18
    Average age of full-time students
    21
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    X
    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Marching band
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X
    Television station
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Men's dorms
    X
    Women's dorms
    X
    Apartments for married students
    X
    Apartments for single students
    X
    Special housing for disabled students
    X
    Theme housing
    X
    Annual Expenses35

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://nmu.edu/financialaid/CostCalculator
    If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
    X

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    13704
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    13704
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    19200
    Tuition: Non-resident
    18540
    Tuition: In-district
    13704
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    13704
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    19200
    Tuition: Non-resident
    19200

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1308
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    13136
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    6896
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6530
    Required Fees:
    948
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    13136
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    7150
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6240

    Credits per Term

    Minimum
    16

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    720
    Transportation:
    230
    Other expenses:
    2200
    Books and supplies:
    530
    Transportation
    3006
    Other expenses:
    2200
    Books and supplies:
    720
    Food and housing total*
    11292
    Transportation:
    696
    Other expenses:
    1948

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    571
    In-district:
    543.50
    In-state (out-of-district):
    800
    Out-of-state:
    800
    Financial Aid117

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    325
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    5,158
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    17
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    9,118
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    829
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    4,877
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    82
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    9,172
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    7
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    855
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Reporting Year

    2024-2025
    2025-2026 estimated
    2023-2024 Final
    X

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    10056825

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    3444290
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    1864828
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    317191
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    15501655
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    7430732
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    999693
    Federal Work-Study
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    8389702
    Total Self-Help
    0
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    5784

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    7628133
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    15273431
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    4437786
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    27345134
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    21380429
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    0
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    21380429
    Total Self-Help
    6110152
    Parent Loans
    3264920
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    4497333

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    1,531
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,384
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    997
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    983
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    831
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    546
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    883
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    291
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    79%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    18910
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    7856
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    2945
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    2498
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    5,578
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    4,441
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    3,265
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    3,215
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,278
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    2,005
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    2,482
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    639
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    67%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    13936
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    8084
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4144
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3491
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    571
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    258
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    211
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    189
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    174
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    117
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    109
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    16
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    51%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    6123
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    4550
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3728
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3765

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    851

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    576
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    536
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    178
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    68.00
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    66.00
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0.00
    D. State loan programs.
    0.00
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    23.00
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    32941
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    20404
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    31208

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    36
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    2,194
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    78,970

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    03
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    01

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Academics
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    NMU introduced the NMU Tuition Advantage program in the 2023-2024 academic year. Students who are eligible for a federal Pell Grant and the Michigan Achievement Scholarship will have the remainder of their tuition covered after other federal, state, institutional funding, and external tuition-specific funding is utilized. This is not available to our Global Campus students.
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred63

    Diploma/Certificates

    Agriculture
    4.95
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.99
    Personal and culinary services
    24.75
    Education
    0.99
    Engineering technologies
    5.14
    Liberal arts/general studies
    41.1
    Military science and military technologies
    0.99
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    10.48
    Social sciences
    12.38
    Construction trades
    34.65
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    8.57
    Precision production
    10.48
    Transportation and materials moving
    10.48
    Visual and performing arts
    5.14
    Health professions and related programs
    1.98
    Business/marketing
    11.99
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    Agriculture
    10.2
    Engineering technologies
    5.31
    Family and consumer sciences
    0.34
    Liberal arts/general studies
    41.1
    Military science and military technologies
    1.22
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    5.82
    Construction trades
    2.05
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    3.27
    Precision production
    7.76
    Visual and performing arts
    5.14
    Health professions and related programs
    16.1
    Business/marketing
    10.2
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    1.04
    Natural resources and conservation
    6.77
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.61
    Communication/journalism
    2.43
    Computer and information sciences
    1.99
    Personal and culinary services
    35.24
    Education
    9.97
    Engineering
    0.09
    Engineering technologies
    1.56
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    0.43
    Family and consumer sciences
    0.34
    Law/legal studies
    0.08
    English
    1.49
    Liberal arts/general studies
    40
    Biological/life sciences
    10.62
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.69
    Military science and military technologies
    1.65
    Interdisciplinary studies
    0.94
    Parks and recreation
    5.11
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.09
    Physical sciences
    2.28
    Psychology
    5.2
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    3.3
    Public administration and social services
    2.28
    Social sciences
    5.46
    Construction trades
    2.05
    Mechanic and repair technologies
    2.05
    Precision production
    7.76
    Visual and performing arts
    4.41
    Health professions and related programs
    12.67
    Business/marketing
    13.27
    History
    0.69
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence131

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    549
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    32
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    1,554
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    50
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    2,151
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    160
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    160
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    963
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    31
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    2,532
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    3,337
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    13
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    13
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    50
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    173
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    7
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    0
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    6,684
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    725
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    7,386
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    0
    Total All Students: unknown
    0

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    11

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    18
    Hispanic/Latino
    79
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    35
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,273
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    29
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    12
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    66
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    33
    TOTAL
    1,560
    Nonresidents
    62
    Hispanic/Latino
    288
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    125
    White, non-Hispanic
    5,339
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    91
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    33
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    1
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    267
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    83
    TOTAL
    6,299
    TOTAL
    0

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    100
    Associate degrees
    245
    Bachelor's degrees
    1,153
    Postbachelor's certificates
    1
    Master's degrees
    212
    Post-Master's certificates
    2
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    0
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    1
    Doctoral degrees – other
    0

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    353
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    317
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    578
    Total
    1,248
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    353
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    317
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    577
    Total
    1,247
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    84
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    108
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    242
    Total
    434
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    51
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    51
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    95
    Total
    197
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    7
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    11
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    9
    Total
    27
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    142
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    170
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    346
    Total
    655
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    40
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    57
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    61
    Total
    55
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    353
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    317
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    578
    Total
    1,248
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    353
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    317
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    577
    Total
    1,247
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    84
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    108
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    242
    Total
    434
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    51
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    51
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    95
    Total
    197
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    11
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    9
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    22
    Total
    711,927
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    142
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    170
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    346
    Total
    658
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    40
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    54
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    60
    Total
    53
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    2021 Cohort
    150
    2021 Cohort
    21
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size35

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    320
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    39
    C. Total number who are women
    152
    D. Total number who are men
    165
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    21
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    202
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    79
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    22
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    136
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    7
    C. Total number who are women
    72
    D. Total number who are men
    57
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    3
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    22%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    46
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    22
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    465
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    51
    C. Total number who are women
    224
    D. Total number who are men
    222
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    24
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    224
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    129
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    45

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    18
    based on ____ students
    6,437
    and ____ faculty
    376

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    132
    10-19
    132
    20-29
    290
    30-39
    270
    40-49
    141
    50-99
    28
    100+
    38
    Total
    9
    Source: Northern Michigan University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Northern Michigan University

    Northern Michigan University is a small public university in Marquette, MI, in a city setting.

    What Northern Michigan University looks for

    Northern Michigan University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What is the acceptance rate at Northern Michigan University?

      Northern Michigan University admits roughly 84% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Northern Michigan University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $14,085 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Northern Michigan University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Northern Michigan University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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