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Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University is a medium, public institution located in Marquette, mi. Founded in 1899, Northern Michigan University offers undergraduate degrees in 145 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 2

6,584 undergraduates

$13,622 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Northern Michigan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 70.0%

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Average high school GPA 3.33

Application fee $0.00

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northern Michigan University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

18 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Business and Management

Law and Legal Studies

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Biology, General

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Fine and Studio Arts

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $13,622

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,752

Books & supplies $720

Other expenses $2,148

Cost of attendance* $29,242

Average financial aid package $13,936

Estimated cost $15,306 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,244

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,752

Books & supplies $720

Other expenses $2,148

Cost of attendance* $34,864

Average financial aid package $13,936

Estimated cost $20,928 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northern Michigan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,584, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

7,197

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

84%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northern Michigan University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855

9062271000

https://www.nmu.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northern Michigan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northern Michigan University?

Northern Michigan University is located in Marquette, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Northern Michigan University?

The acceptance rate for Northern Michigan University is 70%.

What’s the average GPA for Northern Michigan University?

The average high school GPA for Northern Michigan University students was 3.33.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northern Michigan University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northern Michigan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $116,968.

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