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Northern Michigan University

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C+

Rating

Public

Type

9,092

Students

$15,984

Tuition

66%

Acceptance

#1229

Ranking

Remote Town

Campus Setting

Marquette, MI

1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855-5301

Northern Michigan University is a mid-sized public institution located in Marquette, MI ranked 31st in Michigan. It has a total of 8,314 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 65.59% of applicants. Northern Michigan University offers 179 different majors and is best known for its Forensic Chemistry, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management, and Community Health Services programs (nationally ranked 8th, 11th, and 25th respectively). With an annual tuition of $10,488 for students from Michigan and $15,984 for those from out-of-state, Northern Michigan University is reasonably priced. 48.77% of students graduate moving on to the next stage of their lives, entering the labor market. After college, alumni go on to make roughly $35,500 per year, which is 15% below the national median.
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Cost

$16,751
Above Average

Northern Michigan University

$16,751

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$30,301

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$22,863

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

66%Acceptance
Less Selective

Northern Michigan University

66%

National

69%
Sat

970 - 1190

76% of students submit

Admissions Yield

32%

ACT

18 - 26

23% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$35

Students

8,314Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

47%

In-state

83%

Female

53%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

13%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
8% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General5% Art/Art Studies, General79% Others

8% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

8% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5% Art/Art Studies, General

79% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

8%

107 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

8%

104 Graduates

Art/Art Studies, General

5%

74 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

53 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

3%

47 Graduates

Psychology, General

3%

44 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

3%

43 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

3%

41 Graduates

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

2%

34 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors20:120:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

20

Number of Library Books

284,035

Academic Spend per Student

$8,220

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

76%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$28,500/Year

Northern Michigan University

$28,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$28,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

48%