School Information

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Total Cost $17,680
Total Enrollment 9,428
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 23 : 1

Northern Michigan University

http://www.nmu.edu
1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan 49855
(906) 227-1000

Northern Michigan University challenges its students and employees to think independently and critically, develop lifelong learning habits, acquire career skills, embrace diversity and become productive citizens in the regional and global community.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Northern Michigan University, 90.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 61.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,006), and 60% receive loans ($5,283 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,846. Off campus it is around $7,846.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Northern Michigan University is $10,721 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Northern Michigan University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,454
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $11,828
Tuition Graduate in State $5,436
Tuition Graduate Out of State $8,048
Living Costs
Northern Michigan University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $17,680
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $22,054
Total Expense In State Off Campus $17,680
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $9,834
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $22,054
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $14,208
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 5,955 people applied to Northern Michigan University. Of the applicants, 73.0% were admitted (74.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 41.0% accepted (45.0% male and 38.0% female)

Of the 8,684 undergraduate students at Northern Michigan University, 11.0% are part-time. A majority (83.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 76.0% of the 744 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     79.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     54.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     18.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     46.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 1-800-682-9797
Admissions Office Email krijohns@nmu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI 49855
Admissions Website http://webb.nmu.edu/Admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.nmu.edu/admissions/apply/application.shtml
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Northern Michigan University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Northern Michigan University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 0
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 85 10
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12 10
Botany/Plant Biology 2
Ecology 10
Microbiology, General 6
Physiology, General 34
Zoology/Animal Biology 16
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 15 178
Accounting 27
Accounting and Finance 5
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 3
Business Administration and Management, General 43
Business/Commerce, General 12
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 0
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 21
Finance, General 22
Financial Planning and Services 1
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 22
Management Information Systems, General 13
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 22
Small Business Administration/Management 2
Communication, journalism, and related programs 45
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 9
Public Relations/Image Management 29
Computer and information sciences and support services 18
Computer and Information Sciences, General 14
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 4
Construction trades 7
Building/Property Maintenance and Management 7
Lineworker
Education 6 141 53
Art Teacher Education 6
Biology Teacher Education 2
Chemistry Teacher Education 1
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8
Education, Other 2
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 10
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 3
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation 8
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 6 13
Elementary Education and Teaching 42 7
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 16 0
French Language Teacher Education 0
Geography Teacher Education 0
Health Teacher Education 2
History Teacher Education 12
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 3
Music Teacher Education 8
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 12
Physics Teacher Education 0
Reading Teacher Education 0 4
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 4
Secondary Education and Teaching 3
Social Studies Teacher Education 18
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 13 59
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 3
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 33
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 1 7
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech 3
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician 6
Industrial Technology/Technician 3
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 4
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 12
English language and literature/letters 59 36
Creative Writing 27 3
English Language and Literature, General 32 33
Technical and Business Writing 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4 13
Child Development 1
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 3
Human Development and Family Studies, General 13
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 29 141 0
Athletic Training/Trainer 11
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 17
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 14
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 19
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist 1
Histologic Technology/Histotechnologist 1
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 6
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 81 0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 2
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 11 0
Surgical Technology/Technologist 7
History 24
History, General 24
Legal professions and studies 15
Pre-Law Studies 15
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 21 11 1
General Studies 17
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 11 1
Mathematics and statistics 6
Mathematics, General 6
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 23
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 5
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 11
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 8
Behavioral Sciences 8
Natural resources and conservation 24
Environmental Science 9
Natural Resources/Conservation, General 15
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 43 10
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 12 10
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 19
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 12
Personal and culinary services
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Philosophy and religious studies 7
Philosophy 7
Physical sciences 9 0
Chemistry, General 1 0
Chemistry, Other 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 3
Hydrology and Water Resources Science 0
Physics, General 4
Precision production 1
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 1
Psychology 36 10
Experimental Psychology 14
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 9
Psychology, General 22 1
Public administration and social service professions 44 13
Public Administration 4 13
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work 40
Security and protective services 10 65 1
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10 64 1
Security and Loss Prevention Services 1
Social sciences 79
Cartography 2
Economics, General 13
Geography 14
International Relations and Affairs 13
Political Science and Government, General 12
Social Sciences, General 3
Sociology 22
Visual and performing arts 3 106
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Art/Art Studies, General 79
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 15
Commercial and Advertising Art 1
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Industrial Design 2
Music, General 3
 
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