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Northern Michigan University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Michigan

Northern Michigan University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
84%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹18,57,317Out-of-state
Students
6,556Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

About

Northern Michigan University (Northern Michigan, Northern or NMU) is a public university in Marquette, Michigan, United States. It was established in 1899 by the Michigan Legislature as Northern State Normal School. In 1963, the state designated the school a university and gave it the current name. The university comprises five academic divisions, offering some 180 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. NMU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Wildcats and compete primarily in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Admissions planning estimate

84% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 49%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 69.95%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 70% (4,842/6,922; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

84 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 12,204
Offered a place 10,254
Enrolled 1,560

15.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

What a year costs

₹31,71,802 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹18,57,317
  • Housing₹12,46,853
  • Books & supplies₹67,631
Sticker price ₹31,71,802
After aid (average) ₹13,23,032

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹13,41,067
Out-of-state ₹18,57,317

Average aid awarded: ₹6,13,094 a year.

Outcomes and support

78%
Retention
52.1%
Graduation
58%
Get financial aid
26%
From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 83.6%
Hispanic 4.4%
Multiracial 4.1%
Unknown 2.7%
African American 2%
Native American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%

9 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Transfer
  • Terminal
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Behavioral Sciencesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Analyticsbachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Managementbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Legal Support Servicesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineeringbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administrationbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate84.02%
Total Applicants12204
Admitted Applicants10254
Enrolled Applicants1560
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹13,41,067
Out-of-State Tuition₹18,57,317
Average Housing Cost₹12,46,853
Books & Supplies₹67,631
Average Net Price₹13,23,032
Students Receiving Aid58%
Average Aid Awarded₹6,13,094
Out-of-State Students26%

Student Body Diversity

African American1.98%
Asian0.49%
Hispanic4.41%
White83.59%
Multiracial4.12%
Native American1.74%
Pacific Islander0.00
International0.96%
Unknown Race2.72%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate52.14%
Retention Rate77.96%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates6556

Contact

Street Address1401 Presque Isle Ave
ZIP Code49855
Phone(906) 227-2650
Websitehttps://www.nmu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/