Overview
Student Population
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Located in Marquette, Michigan, Northern Michigan University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,677 prospective students applied, and 5,035 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,610 enrolled in the school. 6,338 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,257 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $10,488 plus fees of $767. Northern Michigan University is ranked 738 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Northern Michigan University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Northern Michigan University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#738 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#252 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#12 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#55 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1190 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.13 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $760 |
| Other Fees | $767 |
| Room and Board | $10,774 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,016 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,805 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $760 |
| Other Fees | $767 |
| Room and Board | $10,774 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,016 |
| Total One Year Cost | $30,301 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 17% |
| Business | 12% |
| Education | 8% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
| Engineering Technology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171456 IPEDS survey data for Northern Michigan University.
Current students may use the Northern Michigan University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.