About Northern Michigan University (NMU)
Type
Public
4 Years
Student Population
7,595
Website
www.nmu.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Northern Michigan University (NMU) is a public institution, headquartered at Marquette, in the state of Michigan U.S. It was established in the year 1899. It has a student population of 7,865 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies.
It is one of the 2 universities in the state of Michigan which provides entrepreneurship as a major. It also offers rare programs like ski management and wildland firefighting that are being offered only by a few universities in the U.S.
It offers more than 177-degree programs and 29 of them are online degree programs. The university was started with the sole purpose to educate students and teachers. The professors are experienced and offer the students help when required for both online and on-campus students.
NMU’s main campus is located in a small city with 350 acres of huge campus. Its high rated placement offered programs include Business, Clinical Sciences, Engineering Technology, Music Education, Theater and Line, Power Technician.
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NMU acceptance rate is 66% with the student-faculty ratio is 20:1. The retention rate of the university is 75% and the total graduation rate is 45%.
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It is accredited by a regional accreditation agency by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1916.
Rankings
According to the U.S. News and World Report, Northern Michigan University rankings are:
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81 in Regional Universities Midwest.
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17th in Top public schools.
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68 in Best Value Schools.
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50 in Best colleges for veterans.
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350 in Business programs.
Admissions
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
66%
SAT Range
970 - 1180
ACT Range
20 - 26
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
None
It processes its applications on a rolling basis. There are no deadlines but the University wishes to assist students well in advance for the semester.
Additionally, a candidate has to maintain the SAT/ACT range of 970 - 1180 or 20 - 26 to be eligible to get into NMU
Steps to apply for admission to NMU are cited below in the following:
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Complete the application for admission into the program of choice.
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Pay the application fee of $35 online, by phone, by mail, or money order.
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Transcripts or GED should be sent to the admission office directly.
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Send SAT/ACT scores to NMU.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$14,243
Average Annual Cost
$9,984
Books And Supplies
$800
Other Fees
$745
Room And Board
$10,666
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,992
Total One Year Cost
$24,187
From the above table, it is clear that the average annual cost to attend NMU is $9,984. The students also need to budget for other expenses which include the following:
NMU room and board amounting to $10,666 while books and supplies amount to $800.
For any further information about tuition and ways to pay, we suggest you follow our tuition and programs page.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
20:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
75%
Part-Time Retention Rate
71%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$214
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Criminal Justice and Corrections
95 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
92 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
78 Graduates
Biology, General
65 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
55 Graduates
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science...
53 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
51 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
50 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
49 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
48 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
40 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
37 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
35 Graduates
Marketing
34 Graduates
Electrical and Power Transmission I...
32 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
30 Graduates
Social Work
30 Graduates
Physiology, Pathology and Related S...
29 Graduates
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...
28 Graduates
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintena...
27 Graduates
Construction Engineering Technologi...
26 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
26 Graduates
Psychology, General
25 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
24 Graduates
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studi...
24 Graduates
Precision Metal Working
24 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
23 Graduates
Political Science and Government
21 Graduates
Zoology/Animal Biology
21 Graduates
Behavioral Sciences
19 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
19 Graduates
Electrical Engineering Technologies...
18 Graduates
Mental and Social Health Services a...
18 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
16 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
16 Graduates
Economics
15 Graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and...
15 Graduates
Mathematics
14 Graduates
Computer Engineering Technologies/T...
13 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
12 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...
12 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
12 Graduates
Sociology
12 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
11 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
11 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
11 Graduates
History
11 Graduates
Industrial Production Technologies/...
11 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
11 Graduates
Special Education and Teaching
11 Graduates
Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...
10 Graduates
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and...
10 Graduates
Chemistry
9 Graduates
Cosmetology and Related Personal Gr...
9 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
9 Graduates
Philosophy
9 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
8 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
8 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
8 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
8 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
8 Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
8 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
7 Graduates
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, an...
7 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
7 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
7 Graduates
Legal Support Services
6 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
5 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
5 Graduates
Area Studies
4 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
4 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
3 Graduates
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servi...
3 Graduates
Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...
3 Graduates
Physics
3 Graduates
Intelligence, Command Control and I...
2 Graduates
Music
2 Graduates
Public Administration
2 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
2 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
1 Graduates
Environmental Control Technologies/...
1 Graduates
Fire Protection
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
7,089
Socio-Economic Diversity
33%
Part-time
13%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$57,050 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
41%
Averege Housing Cost
$5,692/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,974/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,974/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
olive green and old gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
230
Total Female Athletes
163
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
24
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Skiing-Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing-Snowboarding
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. At NMU, $10,774 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at NMU costs around $4,974 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At NMU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 44% male and 56% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,500/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$35,500/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$57 - 322
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,455
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,869
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,399
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,553
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$13,269
$30K - $48K
$11,257
$48K - $75K
$6,402
$75K - $110K
$2,989
> $110K
$1,671
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$13,775,925
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$16,227,378
The Financial Aid department of NMU is working round the clock to assist students to pay for their education. The assistance is provided in the form of loans, scholarships, and grants.
A candidate has to file the FAFSA and receive the Student Aid Report to determine their eligibility and financial position.
Northern Michigan University (NMU) federal school code is 002301.
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Pell grant, Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and TEACH grant are the federal grants available. Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan are the federal loans available. Federal work-study is also available as Federal Financial Aids.
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Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Tuition Incentive Program (TIP), and Fostering Futures Scholarship, Children of Veterans Tuition Grant, GEAR UP College Day scholarships are the state scholarships and grants available for the students as state aids.
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Wildcat Achievement Scholarship, Waldo Scholarship, and National Academic Award are the institutional scholarships and awards available as Institutional.
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Montgomery GI Bill, Survivors and Dependents Assistance, and Post 9/11 GI Bill are the Military Aid available for the students. 155 students received Post 9/11 GI Bills.
About 90% of the students received either federal, state, or institutional aids from the university. $12,667 is the average amount awarded as a grant or scholarship per year.
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